Lanka records its first Sextuplet birth

Sri Lanka has recorded its first sextuplet birth, three boys and three girls, yesterday at a private hospital in Narahenpita. The mother is a 31-year-old woman from Angoda. The father is 35-years-old.

The caesarean surgery was performed by Obstetrician and Gynecologist Prof. Tiran Dias.

The babies are currently being cared for in the neonatal unit under the care of specialist Dr. Nalin Gamaethige and specialist Dr. Buddhima Jayasinghe.