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News Lite
California hospital sees trio
of triplets born in June
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) Doctors at a central California hospital have seen a trio of triplets born this month and expect the
streak to continue.
The Fresno Bee reported that one set of triplets was born at
Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno the week of June
7, followed by another set June 18 and the third set three days later.
Dr. Steven Elliott says he cant remember in his 30 years as a
neonatologist when he has had a trio of triplets under his care. He
says all nine babies were born by cesarean section and are doing
well.
The newspaper reports that another mother whos expecting
triplets in late August is receiving care at the Fresno hospital.
Triplets occur in about 120 of every 100,000 live births in the
country.
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July 2015