Johannesburg — A South African woman has taken TikTok by storm after sharing a jaw-dropping story that’s leaving users scratching their heads — she claims her twins were born almost a month apart.
In the now-viral video, the woman — whose handle and full identity have not yet been disclosed — explains that one of her babies was delivered weeks ago, while the second only arrived a few days ago. With disbelief still in her voice, she recalls the moment doctors told her the first baby was out — but the second wasn’t ready yet.
“I was confused… I thought, where’s the other one?” she says in the clip, which has racked up hundreds of thousands of views and an avalanche of comments from both curious fans and skeptical users.
Is It Possible?
While the claim may sound straight out of a medical drama, experts say this rare phenomenon can happen — it’s called “delayed interval delivery”, a condition in which twins are born days, sometimes even weeks apart, typically to give the second baby more time to develop safely in the womb.
Obstetricians caution, however, that this is extremely rare and usually only occurs under close medical supervision.
Social Media Reacts
TikTok and Twitter exploded with reactions:
“I thought twins HAD to be born minutes apart?! This is wild,” one commenter wrote.
“Imagine doing labour TWICE,” joked another.
“Is this even real or just chasing clout?” some skeptics questioned.
Despite the doubt, others praised her for sharing her story, calling it “incredible” and “a reminder that every birth is different.”
No Word Yet from Medical Experts or Family
While the mother has not yet released any medical records or further proof, the viral nature of the post has prompted calls for clarification from medical professionals. Some viewers are urging her to post follow-ups or bring in her doctor to explain how such a birth could happen.
