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Wyoming mom welcomes record-breaking twins: ‘I've always had big babies'
By Rachel Paula Abrahamson l TODAY at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
In a birth center in Ogden, Utah, Hope Henderson delivered twins so large that together they weighed nearly 19 pounds — a combined birth weight that appears to surpass any recorded twin delivery among Wyoming residents in at least five years.
Her son, Clay, weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Eleven m...
Key takeaway Her son, Clay, weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces.
Why this matters in Frisco News
While the remarkable birth of twins Clay and Leah to Hope Henderson, a midwife from Evanston, Wyoming, has garnered attention for their record-breaking combined weight, it's also a testament to the importance of prenatal care and nutrition in the region. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frisco residents may be interested to know that Henderson's experience highlights the value of prioritizing health during pregnancy, particularly in cases of multiple births. The fact that she was able to carry the twins to term, despite the typical risks associated with twin pregnancies, speaks to the impact of careful preparation and attention to nutrition. This story may resonate with local expectant mothers, who can draw inspiration from Henderson's dedication to her health and the well-being of her babies, and serves as a reminder of the resources available in the area to support healthy pregnancies.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a birth center in Ogden, Utah, Hope Henderson delivered twins so large that together they weighed nearly 19 pounds — a combined birth weight that appears to surpass any recorded twin delivery among Wyoming residents in at least five years.
Her son, Clay, weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Eleven m...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Rachel Paula Abrahamson l TODAY at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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