Sarah Richards, a nursery practitioner from Manchester, made headlines when she gave birth to three supersized babies with a combined weight of over 31lbs. Her first child, Freddie, was born on May 6, 2008, weighing 9lbs 8oz. Eight years later, Sarah welcomed Sofia, who weighed an astonishing 11 lbs 9oz, and finally, on April 26, 2021, Lacey-Jane joined the family weighing 10lbs 6oz. People often mistook Sarah for carrying twins due to the size of her babies, with some even commenting that Freddie looked like a three-month-old when he was born.
Due to their chunky sizes, all three babies quickly outgrew newborn clothes and had to wear sizes meant for older infants. Sarah, who is a twin herself, joked that Sofia’s birthweight was more than her and her twin sister combined. Despite their hefty birth weights, the babies are now skinny, leaving people astonished at the transformation. Sarah attributes her babies’ size to their father’s birth weight, as he was also over 9lbs at birth.
Freddie was born prematurely via emergency c-section, with doctors predicting he would be big but not nearly 10lbs. Similarly, Sofia’s birth was uncomplicated, but her size was evident early on. With Lacey-Jane, Sarah had extra fluid and was diagnosed with diabetes, leading to an early c-section. Lacey-Jane was born six weeks early, as she was getting too big too quickly.
Sarah’s story of giving birth to three significantly large babies has amazed many, showcasing the unpredictability and uniqueness of each pregnancy. Despite the initial shock of their sizes, all three babies are now healthy and thriving, bringing joy and laughter to their family. The Richards family’s journey serves as a reminder that every birth story is different and special in its own way, leaving a lasting impact on those involved.
