2025 Annual Report

It shows how well trained and how closely we work with all specialties to make world records like this possible, even though that is not the intention going into it.”

AYODEJI SANUSI, M.D.,

being followed for care. They also continue to visit the UAB Newborn Follow-Up Clinic. Overall, they continue to hit milestones and defy the odds they were given at birth. “I think it is a testament to the quality and kind of care that we can provide to these families at UAB,” Sanusi said. “It shows how well trained and how closely we work with all specialties to make world records like this possible, even though that is not the intention going into it.” ●

Before the last baby was discharged, Travers had one more conversation with Becca and Lavareis. “When my search came up empty, I realized there was a high chance the Bryant quads were the most premature quads to survive in the world,” Travers said. “Being able to tell them the exciting news, especially when our first conversation was not as optimistic, was a full-circle moment.” “Hearing our babies were the most premature quads put into perspective how lucky we were that all of them made it,” Becca said. “We had our family and friends, as well as the UAB team, there the whole way. Fighting for our babies, fighting for our family.” More than a year after their birth, the quads had developed into happy 1-year-olds. All are now working with the PT/OT team on walking skills at Children’s and The couple was, once again, in disbelief.

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