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The birth of triplets and another of twins coincided at the Ramón González Coro Maternity Hospital in Havana.
“Triplets and twins are in good health, enjoying the warmth of family in the Skin-to-Skin Room. They should soon receive medical clearance after several days of specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The parents are sharing in this multiple joy,” the institution reported on Facebook, providing no further details about the event.
In a country where carrying a pregnancy to term is almost a marathon —amid power outages, shortages, and daily concerns— giving birth to triplets poses a significant challenge. A month ago, the hospital reported a similar event.
According to medical information, triplets occur naturally in about one out of every 7,000 to 10,000 pregnancies, making this childbirth an exceptional event for motherhood in Havana.
However, beyond the family joy, this news comes in a context of profound economic and health crisis in Cuba, where thousands of pregnant women are facing difficulties accessing food, medicine, or transportation, in an increasingly deteriorated healthcare system.
In that context, carrying a pregnancy to term has become an act of effort and hope, especially for Cuban mothers who experience their motherhood under conditions of scarcity.
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