Clinic chaos in Thuringia: Three unexpected events unfold
A pregnancy and birth, oh boy, it's undeniably one of the most awe-inspiring yet agonizing experiences life has to offer. But nothing compares to the pregnancy of Noria Sadeghi, who carried three babies simultaneously. This tale unfolded at the University Hospital Jena in Thuringia, leaving the doctors and nurses there with their hands full.
Thuringia: A Delivery Room to Remember
Three tiny bundles of joy sent shivers down the spines of the medical team at University Hospital Jena (UHJ) in Thuringia: Wahab, Sadaf, and Narin – fresh out of the womb and already fighters. On May 19, these miracle triplets made their grand entry into the world. For mother Noria Sadeghi (27), this moment remains a bit surreal. Three infants snuggled up on her lap – still a peculiar sensation. Not surprising, given that the siblings arrived ten weeks ahead of schedule via a planned C-section, all within three minutes! UHJ announced this in a statement.
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The excitement started at 10:53 AM with Wahab (1.650 g, 39 cm), swiftly followed by Sadaf (1.350 g, 38 cm), and then, as the smallest, Narin (only 930 g, 33.5 cm) at 10:55 AM. These three preemies – three challenges! And: the first set of triplets born at the Jena clinic this year.**
"This was a millimeter job," says Professor Ekkehard Schleußner, head of obstetrics. Because: Premature babies this size need meticulous care – and that's only available in specialized clinics like UHJ. It's worth mentioning that while little Wahab had his own placenta, his sisters shared one. This proved to be a disadvantage for Narin, whose umbilical cord position hindered proper nourishment.
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The medical team at UHJ closely monitored them, sometimes using complex ultrasound examinations. Schleußner even visited on weekends. "But the mother exhibited remarkable calmness throughout. Without her, we wouldn't have made it this far," shares Schleußner in the statement. Noria Sadeghi spent two months in the clinic before the birth. A time filled with hope, anxiety, and bravery.**
Thuringian Doctors Give the Green Light
Post-delivery, all three infants were whisked away to the neonatal unit. Like many premature babies, they require assistance with breathing. But the Thuringian doctors are optimistic: "Their development is progressing well," shares Professor Hans Proquitté, neonatologist at UHJ. The little siblings still have to stay in the clinic for another six to seven weeks. But mom and dad visit daily from Erfurt to Jena, taking turns cuddling, changing, and feeding their babies. When dad Shafi Sadeghi (30) can't make it, mom handles it all – with copious amounts of love and determination. "We've always wanted children," says Shafi. "We didn't expect three, but we adore each one of them."
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A special moment for the clinic as well: Shafi Sadeghi once aided German soldiers in Afghanistan as an assistant. Now, as Schleußner states in the UHJ announcement, it's gratifying "to give something back."
In the Thuringian hospital, a unique health-and-wellness story unfolded as delivery room personnel attended to the premature arrival of triplets: Wahab, Sadaf, and Narin. As Noria Sadeghi, their mother, encountered various medical conditions related to her pregnancy, the medical staff at the University Hospital Jena turned to science, ensuring the best possible care for these tiny fighters.
