The reported highest number of babies born in a single pregnancy is ten.
While the most confirmed number of babies to survive birth from a single pregnancy is eight, there have been reports of a birth with ten babies. This would be a world record if confirmed.
Decuplets: A Reported Case
- According to a BBC report, Gosiame Thamara Sithole, a woman from South Africa, reportedly gave birth to ten babies.
- Her husband stated that scans had initially indicated eight babies in the womb, making the birth of decuplets a surprise.
- The reported birth consisted of seven boys and three girls (South African woman gives birth to 10 babies in Pretoria - reports - BBC www.bbc.com › news › world-africa-57400074).
While this case made headlines, it is important to note that the birth has not been independently verified. Until official confirmation, the world record remains with octuplets (eight babies) who survived birth.
