Oxford woman gives birth to naturally conceived triplets

AN OXFORD woman has given birth to triplets that were conceived naturally - the chances of which are around one in 10,000.

If couples use fertility treatments such as IVF to conceive, however, the chances of having multiple births are much higher.

But last week, 38-year-old Sarah Miller from Northway in Headington, gave birth to three girls - two of whom are identical twins.

Mrs Miller said: "We were in complete shock - we are still getting used to it now.

"It is a rare pregnancy and we thought it would be good to share some good news.

"Twins or triplets do not run in either of our families."

Father Daniel Miller, aged 39, added that the triplets were an 'absolute blessing'.

Mrs Miller said this pregnancy was 'a lot harder' than her previous pregnancies and that she became 'quite uncomfortable' towards the end.

The triplets mother added: "It was even a surprise for the hospital staff that we were having triplets that we conceived naturally.

"It was also very rare that I was able to come out of the hospital after only a few days."

Mrs Miller and the babies are all in good health.

There's just one thing left for the couple to do: the baby girls are still yet to be named.

The pair wanted to wait until after they were born but are currently struggling to find the right name.

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