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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
I was pregnant with triplets but only delivered one baby after my son 'ate his siblings' in the womb
A mother delivered just one baby despite being pregnant with triplets after he 'casually ate his siblings' in the womb, she has revealed. TikTok user @vfbabygirl28 - believed to be from New Zealand - shared ultrasound scans at different points during her pregnancy on the social media platform in a clip that has been viewed over 2.5 million times at the time of writing. A picture of the first scan showed two embryos as the mother-of-two captioned it: 'Goes into the first scan and find out I'm having twins...' As her pregnancy progressed, a second scan revealed she was actually having triplets. By the time she went in for her next ultrasound to 'check the triplets', only one embryo was visible in the scans as she quipped 'this guy just casually ate his siblings'. She finished her TikTok with a picture of her newborn baby, wearing a mint green jumper and beanie, sleeping peacefully along with the caption: 'Holyf***ingairball.' The video received over 16,000 comments, as several fellow TikTok users questioned whether her baby is a 'Chimera'. 'I've heard that twins or triplets that absorb each other have a higher chance of being Chimeras,' one person wrote. By the time she went in for her next ultrasound to 'check the triplets', only one embryo was visible in the scans as she quipped 'this guy just casually ate his siblings' A Chimera is a person who has cells from two or more sources, or fertilised eggs, resulting in different genetic makeup. According to WebMD, chimerism in humans occurs when a mother is pregnant with twins or triplets and one of the embryo dies or stops developing early on. If this happens, the surviving embryo sometimes absorbs its twin's cells. Several TikTok user shared this explanation for the woman's unusual experience, as one person noted: 'Sometimes when you have more than one baby, one fetus kinda absorbs the other one.' Another said: 'For people who are confused, let me explain. There are two possible reasons for this. 'In early pregnancy, multiple embryos can start developing (like twins or triplets), but then one or more stop growing and just get absorbed by the mother's body or the remaining fetus,' they shared. 'This is more common.' The second reason this might have happened, they continued, is if they're a 'Human Chimera'. They wrote: 'If two embryos fuse very early in development, they combine into one person with two sets of DNA and they become a chimera.' Some of the characteristics include 'patches of skin with different DNA' or two different blood types. Taking to the comments section, one person revealed they are a Chimera, noting: 'Half my stomach is a completely different shade' to the rest of their body. Another also shared: 'Hey! I'm a chimera because I absorbed my twin! I have two DNAs and distinct skin markings down the center of my body.' Springing to the baby's defence, another said: 'Just to clarify for non-medical folks in the comments. 'This adorable baby didn't actually EAT his siblings. Likely they didn't continue to develop (early miscarriage) and both baby and mum absorbed the cells/tissue to avoid miscarry [sic] of a perfectly healthy pregnancy,' they added. While some people made light of the revelation, others paid their respects to the unborn babies and praised the mother for her 'courage' while navigating the loss. One said: 'Everybody making jokes, but I can't imagine going from 1) not pregnant to pregnant, 2) having 1 baby to 2, 3) 2 to 3 babies, 4) 1 baby. 'That's hard!! For mind and body! You are strong girl!' Another asked the mother how she coped with losing two of the three fetuses, adding: 'Do you grieve for them like how mothers would grieve for miscarried children?' The woman, who also has a 13-year-old son, appeared to take the situation in her stride as she told one commenter her baby also 'ate' his siblings' personalities. She also shared insight into how she dealt with the situation, when another mom revealed she'd been through a similar experience. 'Omg mine too,' she began. 'There were two on my first scan & at my second, they told me baby A basically ate baby B. 'I was so confused, but just learnt to accept it over time.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
I had triplets in my baby scan but ended up with just one baby – after my son ‘ate his siblings in the womb'
A MUM has revealed how she thought she was pregnant with triplets, but one of the babies 'ate' his siblings in the womb. TikTok user @vfbabygirl28 shared how she went on an emotional rollercoaster during her pregnancy. 3 In a video which has racked up over a million likes, she firstly shared how she had been told she was having twins at her first baby scan. However, this changed when she went back in for her second. She wrote: 'Goes for a second scan and find out I'm having triplets.' The third scan was the most surprising of all - as two of the siblings disappeared completely. The shocked mum wrote: 'Goes to the third scan to check the triplets, but this guy just casually ate his siblings. 'Holyf***ingairball.' She then shared a photo of her newborn baby, who appeared to be healthy. People were shocked when they heard the story, with one person asking: 'Wait how does a baby eat another baby?' One person in the comments was quick to explain, and said: 'There are two possible reasons for this.' They shared: 'In early pregnancy, multiple embryos can start developing (like twins or triplets), but then one or more stop growing and just get absorbed by the mother's body or the remaining fetus. 'I keep thinking I can't get any bigger' exhausted mum-to-be sighs as she leaves people 'wincing' with her GIANT bump 'This is more common.' It's also known as Vanishing twin syndrome, where one of the fetuses dies and is reabsorbed into the other twin, the placenta, or the mother's body. Twin resorption can often occur early in the pregnancy, often in the first trimester, and can go unnoticed without routine ultrasound examinations. 3 The second explanation, according to viewers, could be Human Chimera, which is rarer. The person continued: 'If two embryos fuse very early in development, they combine into one person with two sets of DNA and they become a chimera. 'If that's the case, the baby might have patches of skin with different DNA, two blood types; or have a set of DNA in one organ that's different from the rest of their body. People were quick to comment on the video, with one saying: 'God forbid a baby cares about the family economy.' A second added: 'He really wanted to be an only child.'
The Sun
11-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I had three babies but they are NOT triplets – no, it wasn't planned and yes, it's super tough at times
A MOTHER has revealed that she has three babies, but they are NOT triplets. Zara Bradbury, 36, gave birth to three girls in the space of just nine months - after falling pregnant with twins only one month after having her third child. 4 4 4 4 Zara welcomed her first little girl, Dei-Dei, on October 7, 2023, and she and her partner, Luke, 31, didn't plan to add to their family until she was a few years older. But just one month after she gave birth, in November 2023, Zara missed a period - so took a pregnancy test and was shocked to discover she was expecting again. But Zara was left even more stunned when she discovered she was having twins at her 20-week scan in February 2024. The mother then gave birth to two daughters, Zayla and Kayla, six weeks early, on July 26, 2024 - just nine months after their big sister Dei-Dei - and said strangers often mistake the three girls for triplets as they look so similar. Zara described having three under the age of two as "tough at times" but claimed they're all thriving and each of the girls has their own "totally different" personalities. Zara, a stay-at-home mum, from Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, explained: "It was a real shock finding out I was pregnant with the twins after just giving birth. "Luke was very very shocked, but he was hoping for twins as twins run in his family. "He was adamant they were going to be boys - now he's truly outnumbered. "They look a little bit alike, but I wouldn't say they look double. 'I do tend to dress them all the same. All the time everyone comes up to us thinking they're triplets. I was called a paedo on my wedding day after marrying a '10-year-old boy' - now we're expecting triplets "I love that they can all be there for each other and look out for each other growing up. "I'm not looking forward to all three of them starting their hormones at the same time though, or when they all want a mobile phone or laptop." Different parenting techniques Here are some widely recognised methods: Authoritative Parenting This technique will often foster independence, self-discipline, and high self-esteem in children. It is often considered the most effective, this technique is where parents set clear expectations - enforcing rules - whilst also showing warmth and support. Authoritarian Parenting This is opposite to authoritative parenting, as it is where the parent sets high demands but is low on responsiveness. It involves ensuring the child is obedient and often employ punitive measures. While this can lead to disciplined behaviour, it may also result in lower self-esteem and social skills in children. Permissive Parenting Permissive parents tend to be indulgent and lenient, often taking on a role more akin to a friend than an authority figure. They are highly responsive but lack demandingness, granting children a lot of freedom. This method can nurture creativity and a free-spirited nature but may also result in poor self-regulation and difficulties with authority. Uninvolved Parenting Uninvolved or neglectful parenting is marked by low responsiveness and low demands. Parents in this category offer minimal guidance, nurturing, or attention. This often leaves children feeling neglected, which can have significant negative effects on their emotional and social development. Helicopter Parenting Helicopter parents are extremely involved and overprotective, frequently micromanaging their children's lives. Although their goal is to protect and support, this approach can hinder a child's ability to develop independence and problem-solving skills. Free-Range Parenting Free-range parenting encourages children to explore and learn from their surroundings with minimal parental interference. This method promotes independence and resilience but requires a safe and supportive environment to be successful. Attachment Parenting According to Attachment parenting focuses on physical closeness and emotional bonding, often through practices such as co-sleeping and baby-wearing. This approach aims to create secure attachments and emotional well-being, but demands significant time and emotional commitment from parents. Each of these parenting techniques has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The key is to find a balanced approach that aligns with the family's values and meets the child's needs for a healthy, happy upbringing. Before having Dei-Dei, Zara was worried she wouldn't be able to have children after suffering three miscarriages in late 2022 and was due to have a doctor's appointment to test why when she fell pregnant. But, after a difficult pregnancy where Zara was constantly in hospital with gestational diabetes, Dei-Dei was born at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield at 10.01am on October 7, 2023, weighing 8lbs. Just nine months later, the twins arrived on July 26, 2024, via emergency c-section at 34 weeks. Zayla was born at 10.40am weighing 4lb 5ox, with younger sister, Kayla, following at 10.43am weighing 5lb. Zara added: "I just knew that I wanted quite similar names because they were twins. "I really liked Zayla, and I was trying to find something nice that went with it. "Their umbilical cords had stopped working so they had to get them out as there was a risk of stillbirth. "We spent 11 days in hospital." The family has had some challenges - including Kayla's recent referral to a paediatrician for child development and neurodisability. "It can be quite hard, but we've got a good routine going on," Zara continued. "The only problem is we're stuck in a two-bed house with all these kids. "We don't even have a garden for them, so that can be quite tricky." The girls are forming their own personalities as they grow, with Zayla the "chirpy" one of the two, and sister Kayla "unsettled" - while big sister, Dei-Dei, is "chilled". sleep here when she can to help out. "And Luke's mum and dad help whenever they can. They dote on them".
