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Identical Twin Sisters Give Birth Just One Hour Apart (VIDEO)

by Mary Fischer on July 26, 2012 at 10:15 AM

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A pair of identical twin sisters named Zaakira Mitchell and Shaakira White were thrilled to become pregnant only a few weeks apart -- and they were even more ecstatic when they wound up giving birth to their babies on the very same day! They were due a month apart, so it was a total shock when the sisters wound up going in to labor on what they probably thought would be another regular, old Tuesday.

And if the fact that their babies share the same birthday wasn't a big enough coincidence -- Zaakira & Shaakira actually gave birth within an hour of each other. What are the odds?

And considering the two sisters even shared the same doctor during their pregnancies, it's a wonder that they didn't have some sort of showdown in the hospital as to whose baby he was going to deliver. Zaakira wound up giving birth first -- and then Shaakira's two babies (yep, she had twins) arrived just one hour later.

Many twins insist that they are connected on a level that other people don't understand, and if anyone can prove it, I'd say it's these two. It's almost like their biological clocks were ticking at the exact same time, and when one sister went into labor, the other's body sprang into action as well.

After spending their entire lives sharing each other's experiences, it seems only fitting that they would get to bring their children into the world together as well. Can you even imagine the birthday parties that these three cousins will have over the years?

Take a look at this video to hear more about Zaakira and Shaakira's amazing story.

 

Do you have any close friends or siblings who are also pregnant, and could possibly give birth on or near your due date?

 

Image via WBTV

Filed Under: twins & multiples, labor & delivery

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  • noneya79
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    noneya79

    July 26, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    That is very amazing.. and cool! I think it would be even cooler if the other twin had twins as well! LOL! But regardless, this is a very unusual situation, and something to talk about for years to come! 


  • jalaz77
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    jalaz77

    July 26, 2012 at 10:27 AM
    Awe that's sweet! My cousin went into labor the morning after I had my youngest. We were pretty excited to have our kids a day apart even though she down south I am up north : (
  • Kathryn
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    Kathryn

    July 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM
    How special!!! Yes, my best friend and I (not planning) Found out we were due on the 21st and 24th. I was on the 21st and had dialated to a 2, she was at a 0(by the 20th). I had my membranes stripped and my dr was confident I would be back that night..my friend came to visit at 6 that night and joked that she was going to steal my labor mojo...sure enough at 9 that night she called saying her water broke and she was headed in!!!! She had her baby on the 21st (which was her husband AND fathers bday)..I thought that was so special!!! Funny enough the nurses were asking me my due date..TODAY..I'M DUE TODAY!!! I had to get induced the morning of the 22nd---and it was in the same delivery room. It was so surreal to have my best friends all staying there and checking in on each other!!Our boys will be close whether they like it or not;)
  • Aunt_...
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    Aunt_ning

    July 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    My Cousins had their kids a week apart both times. My cousin Freddy's wife had their first daughter Samantha on January 3rf 1996 and Laura had her 2nd daughter Kristyn on January 10th.  Then in 1998 Laura had her son Erik on June 7th and Freddys wife had Cassandra on the 17th lol. It was totally weird but is cool at the same time.


  • CPN322
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    CPN322

    July 26, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Wow, that is so wonderful for them!! Two girls I work with(about 6 years apart in age) became pregnant around the same time and though there due dates were I believe 2 weeks apart, they delivered on the same day :) 


  • CPN322
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    CPN322

    July 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    *their


  • Kay
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    Kay

    July 26, 2012 at 2:55 PM
    This post just inspired folks ^^ to tell a bunch of boring stories.
  • Tammi...
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    Tammie Davis

    July 26, 2012 at 5:11 PM
    That's so Sweet!!! The 3 babies were born on the same date as triplets well the Mama's are identical so the babies will have two Mama with them looking alike!!! Yay!!! Good job Twins!!
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    Tammie Davis

    July 26, 2012 at 5:12 PM
    That's so Sweet!!! The 3 babies were born on the same date as triplets well the Mama's are identical so the babies will have two Mama with them looking alike!!! Yay!!! Good job Twins!!
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    Vershaunda Ware

    July 26, 2012 at 5:15 PM
    Too cute. My mother and her sister are not twins but they had my cousin and I on the same day. I'm a couple hours older than she is. It happens!!!!!!!!!
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