Ethiopian woman gives birth to quintuplets after 12 years of waiting

The birth, which included four boys and one girl, occurred via Cesarean section at Hiwot Fana Specialized Hospital. The newborns, weighing between 1.3 and 1.4 kg, are reported to be in good health, though they remain under medical observation along with their mother. Bedriya Adem expressed immense joy, stating she had lived "in pain and depression" for twelve years due to her inability to have children.

Dr. Mohammed Nur Abdulahi, the hospital's medical director, confirmed that the multiple pregnancy was natural, without in vitro fertilization. Specialists estimate the chances of conceiving quintuplets naturally at approximately one in 55 million. Doctors initially expected four babies but discovered a fifth during delivery.

Bedriya Adem, a farmer, shared her past struggles with stigmatization in her village due to infertility. She has named her five children Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira, and Ansar. Despite concerns about the financial implications of a large family, she believes her community and the government will provide support.