[HIGHLIGHTS] Woman with half a heart gives birth to twins - Science & Technology

Woman with half a heart gives birth to twins at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital. Hers is the first case of its kind in Italy and one of only four worldwide.

"I knew I was taking a lot of risks with my half heart, but I wanted to become a mother," she said. The mother and the twins, a boy and a girl, are all doing well. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA 2013, all rights reserved. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.