Twins who were born four months prematurely have managed to celebrate their first birthday after doctors said they 'wouldn't survive' and have their names entered into the Guinness Book of World Records. are
According to the AFP news agency, Adiya and Adriel were born in Canada on March 4 last year, when they were 22 weeks old and were born 126 days early, which broke the record for twins in the United States, which was 125 days in 2018. were born before
According to the Guinness World Records website, the babies born in Canada weighed 330 and 420 grams respectively. They also hold the record for the lowest birth weight twins ever.
The website quoted the children's parents as saying that when the two were born, doctors gave them a 'zero percent chance' of survival.
"When I was taken to the hospital, there were no signs of life in the babies," says mother Sakina Rajendram.
Most hospitals don't try to save babies who are born 24 to 26 weeks premature, but these two were not only alive but moving.
A photo of the two children released by Guinness World Records shows them sitting on a couch next to GWR's framed certificate. In the picture, Adiya looks a bit shocked and her mouth is open while her brother Adreel is seen thinking something.
Babies are reported to be very thin at birth and have transparent skin. He had to stay in the hospital for six months. During this time the changes in the body continued to be treated and eventually he was allowed to be taken home.
Guinness World Records says Adia has gained 18 times her weight since being sent home from the hospital.
"She is such a sweet girl and always smiling."
Sakina says that she is very fond of speaking. She talks to us and her toys for hours.
Adriel continues to face some problems that have led to him being taken to the hospital twice, but he is now on the mend.
Says Sakina, 'Adreel is a child with an observant mind and a love for music.'