Caroline Langguth is just weeks away from giving birth to her 14th baby, and incredibly she’s had the same midwife by her side for each arrival.
The Queensland mum holds the record for giving birth to the most babies at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane, with the 43-year-old and her husband Alex preparing for another bundle of joy in August.
And right by her side will be midwife Annette Parry, who has guided Caroline through all of her births and some heartbreaking losses over the past 22 years.
“I have a lot of ladies that come back on a regular basis, but I haven’t cared for a big family like Caroline’s before,” Annette said. “I feel like I am attached to them, I can remember all the kids’ names.”
She’s also helped Caroline, who has Type 1 diabetes, through her pregnancies.
“Annette has always been there to guide me about my blood sugar levels and make sure I am eating correctly and that these things are foremost in my mind,” Caroline said.
The much-loved midwife has also supported the family through a miscarriage in 2019, and the loss of their son Sam at five-months-old, in 2003.
“We eventually fell pregnant after having the miscarriage and Annette was there for us emotionally,” Caroline said.
“And we never expected we would go through something like losing Sam, but Annette was there to support us when we fell pregnant again. She is close to all my children because she’s known them from the time they were born.”
Caroline and Alex are hoping to welcome their 14th baby on their 23rd wedding anniversary.
“Life with 13 kids is busy, but I enjoy seeing the children bond and take care of each other when things get a little bit hectic,” Caroline said.
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