Granny magnets!

Only 162 triplets are born in the UK each year. It's fairly unusual for a woman to carry triplets, particularly if she has had no fertility treatment. However, it's practically unheard of for two women, working in the same place, to give birth to triplets within three months of each other! Two Birmingham Airport security workers talked to babyworld about their amazing experiences…

Birmingham International Airport Security Supervisor Therese Truman (left)
with seven-and-a-half-week-old arrivals Erin, Freya and Lucy,
and Airport Security Officer Vickie Gilkes(right)
with four-and-a-half-month-old George, William and Harry.

Therese's story: "I am determined to stay independent"

Vicki's story: " If you have no routine, you have no chance"

Where to next?

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• Mums on a (breastfeeding) mission. Meet a group of young mums who are inspiring mums to breastfeed.