SA.Miracle in London: Mother Delivers Rare Quadruplets at 32 Weeks — Names One Baby After the Doctor Who Saved Them
Mother Gives Birth to Rare Quadruplets at 32 Weeks — and Names One After the Doctor Who Delivered Them
In a story that has captured hearts across London, 27-year-old mother Hindu Kaye-Kisambira from Cobham, Surrey, has achieved what doctors call a “miracle of perseverance and love.” On June 21, she welcomed four healthy babies — two identical girls and two boys — at just 32 weeks, marking the first set of quadruplets born at St George’s Hospital in Tooting in 13 years.
But beyond the medical marvel lies a story of courage, faith, and gratitude — one that brought tears to both the mother and the team who fought alongside her.
A Pregnancy Against the Odds
When Hindu and her husband Farouk Kisambira first learned they were expecting not one, but four babies, they were stunned. “We couldn’t believe it,” she recalled. “The sonographer kept counting — one, two, three, four — and I just burst into tears. I was overjoyed, but also terrified. I knew it would be a high-risk journey.”
Carrying quadruplets is extremely rare — and medically complex. In England and Wales, only a handful of such cases occur each year. Hindu’s pregnancy was further complicated by selective fetal growth restriction, a condition where identical twins share a placenta unequally. This meant one of her twin girls wasn’t receiving as much blood flow as the other — a situation that required constant vigilance.
From that moment, Hindu’s life became a delicate balance of hope and medical science. She underwent twice-weekly scans, regular blood tests, and daily monitoring to ensure all four babies were developing as best as possible.
The Lifeline at St George’s
At 24 weeks, Hindu’s condition became increasingly difficult to manage at her local hospital. Doctors made the critical decision to transfer her to St George’s Hospital, one of the UK’s leading centers for complex multiple pregnancies.
There, she came under the care of Dr. Asma Khalil, a consultant obstetrician and professor renowned for her expertise in high-risk pregnancies.
“Dr. Asma was a beacon of hope,” Hindu said with emotion. “She spoke to me calmly and confidently, explaining every step. She made me believe that, despite the risks, we had a fighting chance.”
For the next eight weeks, Dr. Khalil and a dedicated team of more than 30 professionals — including obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, and anesthetists — closely monitored Hindu and her babies. Every extra day in the womb mattered, helping the babies gain precious strength.
Dr. Khalil later described the achievement of reaching 32 weeks as “remarkable.”
“Quadruplet pregnancies are exceptionally rare, and the risks increase exponentially with each additional baby,” she explained. “That Hindu was able to carry all four to 32 weeks — despite complications — is a testament to her resilience and the teamwork of everyone involved.”
A Day of Miracles
On the morning of June 21, the operating theatre at St George’s was buzzing with anticipation. Over thirty specialists assembled — each one ready to perform a role in the carefully choreographed procedure.
At 10:42 a.m., the first baby, a girl, entered the world. Moments later came her twin sister, followed by two baby boys. Their weights ranged from 1.21 kg (2 lb 10 oz) to 1.70 kg (3 lb 12 oz) — tiny, but strong.
“It was the most nerve-wracking and exhilarating day of my life,” Hindu said. “The moment I heard their cries, I just started sobbing. I couldn’t believe they were all here, alive and healthy.”
In a moment that stunned the entire team, Hindu revealed that she had named her first-born daughter Asma, in honor of Dr. Khalil — the woman who had guided her through the most dangerous months of her life.
“When I told her, her face just lit up,” Hindu recalled with a smile. “It was my way of saying thank you — a small tribute for the enormous role she played in saving my babies.”
Dr. Khalil was visibly moved. “Delivering them was an honor,” she said later. “But having one named after me — that made it unforgettable.”
A Team Effort
Behind every successful high-risk birth is a vast web of collaboration. The St George’s team included maternity specialists, neonatal experts, midwives, anesthetists, and operating staff — all working seamlessly to ensure a safe delivery.
In a statement, the hospital praised the teamwork and preparation that went into the procedure. “This was not just a medical event — it was a moment of shared humanity and joy,” said a hospital spokesperson.
The four babies — Asma, Hana, Ahmed, and Ayub — spent several weeks in the neonatal unit, receiving gentle care as they grew stronger.
Settling into Life as a Family of Seven
Back home in Surrey, Hindu and Farouk are slowly adjusting to life with their quadruplets — plus their two-year-old son, Haris. Their once-quiet home now echoes with soft cries, laughter, and the hum of baby monitors.
“It’s chaos — beautiful chaos,” Hindu laughed. “There are bottles everywhere, nappies stacked to the ceiling, and sleep is a luxury. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Despite the exhaustion, the couple says their hearts are overflowing with gratitude. “Every cry and every cuddle reminds us how lucky we are,” she said. “After all the fear, the worry, and the long nights, we have four tiny miracles in our arms.”
Farouk added, “Watching Hindu’s strength through it all has been inspiring. She never gave up, even when things looked uncertain. She’s the real hero in this story.”
A Rare Blessing
According to national statistics, quadruplet births are extraordinarily rare. In recent years, there have been only a few recorded across England and Wales — two in 2014, three in 2015, and five in 2016.
That rarity makes the Kisambira family’s story even more extraordinary — not just for the medical feat, but for the compassion and teamwork that made it possible.
Dr. Khalil summed it up best: “This story isn’t just about medicine — it’s about human connection. It’s about trust between a mother and her doctors, about hope when the odds are low, and about love that multiplies — quite literally — four times over.”
Today, as Hindu rocks her babies to sleep, she reflects on everything she’s been through — the fear, the faith, and the ultimate joy of hearing four tiny heartbeats at once.
“I look at them and still can’t believe they’re mine,” she said softly. “They came into the world fighting, and I’ll spend the rest of my life fighting for them.”
And somewhere in St George’s Hospital, Dr. Asma Khalil carries with her the knowledge that her name — and her care — will forever be part of a family’s miracle.
