An Australian woman, Jenitar Sau Na’amoana, has given birth to four identical female twins through a naturally conceived pregnancy, described as an extremely rare occurrence.

The quadruplets, named Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and Alexa, were delivered via cesarean section at 28 weeks gestation at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.Dr.

Alexa Bendall, the maternal fetal medicine specialist overseeing the case, noted that spontaneous quadruplet pregnancies occur in approximately 1 in 700,000 cases globally, with this instance being particularly rare due to the natural conception without medical intervention.

Na’amoana, who already had four children, faced significant health risks during her pregnancy, including a shared placenta and heightened chances of preterm birth.She required close monitoring from 10 weeks gestation, with hospitalization at 25 weeks to manage complications.

Despite the challenges, both mother and infants are reported to be in good health, with the babies currently receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit.

The case has sparked interest among medical professionals due to its rarity and the successful natural conception, highlighting advancements in prenatal care and maternal health management.