05-09-2008, 10:28 PM
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The most prolific mother in history was a Russian peasant who had 69 children in the 18th century, 67 of which survived infancy.
Between 1725 and 1765, she endured 27 multiple births, which included 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets, and four sets of quadruplets.
The modern world record for giving birth is held by Leontina Albina from San Antonio, Chile. Now in her mid-sixties, she claims to be the mother of 64 children. Of these, 55 are documented, birth certificates apparently being something of a less-than-serious concern in Chile.
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http://www.uvm.edu/~biology/Classes/..._selection.pdf
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