# Rare monozygotic quadruplet birth in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rare-monozygotic-quadruplet-birth-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-10-21T23:03:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A couple from Caucasia, Antioquia, discovered a rare pregnancy involving monozygotic quadruplets—four embryos originating from a single fertilized egg—during a routine ultrasound. Due to the high-risk nature of the pregnancy, the mother, María Tapia, was transferred to Medellín for specialized monitoring.

On October 21, Tapia gave birth to four male infants, named Mariano, Maximiliano, Emiliano, and Tiago, at the Clínica del Prado in Medellín. The pregnancy was medically exceptional as the fetuses shared a single placenta. To mitigate risks, medical specialists concluded the pregnancy at 34 weeks. The mother and the newborns are reported to be in stable condition, with the infants receiving care in a neonatal unit.

## Claims

- Kettis María Tapia gave birth to quadruplets in Medellín, Colombia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The quadruplets were born at the Clínica del Prado. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The infants are named Mariano, Maximiliano, Emiliano, and Tiago. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mother and babies are in stable/good health. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The quadruplets may be monozygotic. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The four babies shared a single placenta. (single source)
- The gestation was ended at week 34. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Medellín hospital records birth of rare quadruplets

Quadruplets were born at the Clínica del Prado in Medellín, Colombia. The infants may be monozygotic, a rare medical condition where all four share nearly identical genetic material.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medelln-hospital-records-birth-of-rare-quadruplets

### 2026-10-04: Colombian couple expects rare monozygotic quadruplets

A Colombian couple from Caucasia is expecting monozygotic quadruplets, a rare pregnancy where four male fetuses share the same DNA. The mother has moved to Medellín for specialized medical care.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-couple-expects-rare-monozygotic-quadruplets

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