Did a 23-Year-Old Woman Really Give Birth to 14 Babies?
A recent viral story claimed that a 23-year-old woman gave birth to 14 babies at once—but there is no verified evidence to support this. Reputable sources like Snopes and AFP Fact Check have debunked the claim as false.
While cases of multiple births do happen (like the verified birth of 9 babies by Halima Cissé in 2021), delivering 14 babies in one pregnancy is medically implausible. The current world record for the most babies born at once and surviving infancy is eight (the Suleman octuplets in 2009).
Such viral stories often use fake headlines, doctored images, or repurposed photos to attract attention. Real-life cases of high fertility, like Mariam Nabatanzi (44 children by age 36), are the result of multiple pregnancies over time, not one-time deliveries.
Bottom line: This story is not true, and it highlights the importance of verifying health-related claims with trusted sources like the WHO, NIH, and Guinness World Records before sharing.