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Dual Uterus: Woman expecting twins in ‘one-in-a-million’ pregnancy

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A 32-year-old woman from Alabama, Kelsey Hatcher, was born with a dual uterus and is set to welcome not one but two bundles of joy on Christmas day.

Dual Uterus

Hatcher, with her husband Caleb, and three kids, discovered her rare condition, known as uterus didelphys, at the age of 17. The condition remained dormant until a recent revelation that left the couple in awe.

One-in-a-Million

Dr. Richard Davis, a maternal and fetal medicine specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Women & Infants Center, where Hatcher is set to deliver on Christmas day, described the pregnancy as “one in a million.” He added that such cases are so rare that some OB/GYNs may go their entire careers without encountering anything similar.

Dr. Shweta Patel, an OB/GYN preparing for Hatcher’s delivery, emphasized the rarity of the situation, noting that it’s “very, very rare.” Hatcher’s unique pregnancy, where each egg traveled down a separate side of the uterus, is a first for the medical team at the hospital. Patel explained that while twin pregnancies aren’t uncommon, the distinctiveness lies in the separate ovulation process, with each egg meeting its match in a different uterus.

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Developing normally

Despite the inherent risks of miscarriage or preterm labor associated with her condition, Hatcher is currently at 35 weeks, and both babies are developing normally. Actively managing her dual uterus pregnancy, she works as a massage therapist and stays physically active in the gym four days a week.

Will the babies come out simultaneously?

The upcoming challenge for the expectant mother lies in the delivery room, as it remains uncertain whether the babies will come out from their mother’s womb at the same time. Hatcher remains optimistic, embracing the uniqueness of her situation, eagerly anticipating the Christmas day miracle that will make her family’s holiday season unforgettable.

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