Double Snuggles

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Mackay Base Hospital staff were touched by positive support from parents Hannah and Andrew Farrar, who had been through a “rollercoaster pregnancy”.

The couple’s twins, Mackenzie Rae and Vincent Brent Farrar, were born almost two weeks ago at the local hospital, arriving just ahead of their due date at 37.5 weeks.

Ms Farrer said that she knew having twins would be more difficult than a single pregnancy but without the support of the hospital’s Women’s Health Unit and physios, it would have been an extraordinary struggle.

“Very early on I was feeling so heavy and was put in touch with Dale from the Physio Department who helped with pelvic movement,” Hannah said.

“For the last 10 weeks I rested as much as I could. My stomach muscles had separated and I was unable to drive which meant I had to be chauffeured around by my family.”

Ms Farrer and her twins extended a heartfelt thank you to the team of clinicians and staff involved in the family’s antenatal and postnatal care.

“We honestly couldn’t have got through a difficult twin pregnancy without the amazing compassion and guidance from Dr Chandika and our midwife Liz,” Ms Farrer said.

“The comfort they gave me each and every time I saw them will never ever be forgotten.

“They delivered our twins safely with genuine care and support, and for that we are forever grateful.”

The twins are now resting up before they’re introduced to the extended family throughout the year.

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