From colds born triplets!

This 17-year-old girl took regular contraceptives, but their effect is weakened because of the cold medicine. As a result, she became a mother of triplets .

In Germany it is called Jennifer B., real name and surname in the ethical considerations are not called. This is understandable, because the girl has not yet reached the age of majority, and has become the mother of three girls. At home, Jennifer is now considered an absolute record holder. There are no one gave birth to triplets at such a young age.

However, she was not going to give birth to anyone. It is strictly abide by the rules and precautions taking contraceptives . However, earlier this year, Jennifer had a cold, and then she was prescribed antibiotics. These drugs have coped with severe cold virus, but at the same time weakened the action   birth control pills .

Jennifer lives in a tiny village called Neyrippin 50 km from Berlin. "In April, I started to feel very tired - says the girl. - I thought that was suspicious, and I went to the doctor. They held me ultrasound diagnosis, and three small dots on a black screen appeared with my children. I could not understand how this is possible. But the doctor said birth control pills   ceased to operate due to the fact that I took cold medicines . I was told to make a decision about the pregnancy, and I accepted it. Here it is, my decision, is sleeping in the crib. "

The birth took place in the most famous Berlin clinic "Charite". She even appeared in the legendary Soviet TV series "Seventeen Moments of Spring" - that is where Kate gave birth radio operator. Children Jennifer were born by Caesarean section, the girls were born at an interval of three minutes.

Jennifer with the kids still in the hospital, but it is expected to be discharged next week.

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