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Twin brothers, with wives who share name, become first-time fathers on same day

1 hour 57 minutes 15 seconds ago Wednesday, March 04 2026 Mar 4, 2026 March 04, 2026 11:46 AM March 04, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ
Photo from Woman's Hospital

BATON ROUGE — Two twin brothers, whose wives share the same name, each had their first child on the same day at the same Baton Rouge hospital. 

According to Woman's Hospital, Austin and Ashton Tureaud each celebrated becoming parents with their wives, both named Courtney, on Monday.

Around 7:30 a.m., Austin and Courtney Tureaud welcomed their baby boy. Just hours later, Ashton and his wife Courtney welcomed their own son around 2 p.m.

"With two newborns joining the family within hours of each other, the Tureauds are preparing for a lively year ahead filled with shared milestones, joint birthday celebrations, and lots of happiness as they tell their birth story," the hospital said. 

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