Jesy Nelson welcomes twin daughters after emergency surgery for rare pregnancy complication

Jesy Nelson gives birth to twin girls after facing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and undergoing emergency surgery.

Jesy Nelson, former member of the British girl group Little Mix, has announced the premature birth of twin daughters with her partner, singer Zion Foster. The couple’s daughters, Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, were born at 31 weeks and five days after Nelson underwent emergency surgery prompted by a rare condition known as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).

 

 

 

 

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Nelson shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, accompanied by the first photos of the newborns being held by her and Foster. She wrote, “It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We’ve never felt more in love.”

While Nelson shared her joy on social media, Foster opened up about the challenges they faced during her hospital stay, which began in late March. Speaking to OK! Magazine, he said the experience brought them closer: “It’s at these times when you really know what love you have and what your relationship means. For me and Jess, this has just taken it to a whole other level.”

The couple adapted to life in the hospital, with Foster converting a pull-out couch into a bed beside Nelson’s. “The nurses just said, ‘Oh my God. It looks so nice in here. It looks so homely,’” he recalled.

TTTS is a serious condition that can affect identical twins sharing a placenta. Abnormal blood vessel connections in the placenta lead to an uneven blood flow between twins—putting one at risk of dehydration and the other of cardiac issues. It occurs in about 10 to 15 percent of such pregnancies, according to Professor Asma Khalil of St George’s Hospital, University of London.

Now recovering at home, Nelson and Foster are hopeful and grateful, aiming to raise awareness of TTTS and encourage other parents facing complications to seek early support and medical advice.