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Jesy Nelson welcomes twins two months early after Little Mix star has op to save their lives & reveals unique names
The former Little Mix star has become a first-time mum after a very high-risk pregnancy
JESY Nelson has given birth to identical twins two months early and revealed their unique names.
Jesy welcomed two baby girls with her boyfriend, Zion Foster, 26, on Thursday following a high-risk pregnancy.
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The former Little Mix star described her daughters as "healthy and fighting strong" despite being born prematurely.
Announcing her happy news, Jesy wrote on Instagram: "So… Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31weeks plus 5 days.
"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."
Most babies are born at 40 weeks, however 37 weeks is considered full term and twin pregnancies are rarely longer than this.
Jesy also revealed their beautiful names, adding: "Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. Born on 15.05.2025."
New dad Zion said: "My princesses are here. Thank you god."
The star was previously diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a rare but serious condition in which blood flows unevenly between identical twins sharing a placenta.
One or both of her babies were at risk of dying, but in March she underwent an emergency procedure to give her babies the best chance of survival.
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Explaining the rare condition, Jesy told fans at the time of her diagnosis: "The type of twins we are having are called mono/di twins and so normally most twins will have two placentas that they feed off of.
"But when you have mono/di twins, that means your twins live off one placenta which can lead to lots of complications - one of them being one baby might take all the nutrients which, and it's really awful to say, but could lead to both babies dying."
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Jesy and partner Zion have been living in hospital ever since because she was at risk of her waters breaking 'at any point'.
The singer's celebrity friends rushed to congratulate her on the new babies.
"The best news! So precious. Congratulations xxx," wrote TV producer, Demi Doyle.
TikTok star Luke Hamnett added: "Congratulations my lovely."
Britain's Got Talent winner, Ashley Twist Glazebrook commented: "Beautiful. Congrats to you all."
TV presenter Ashley James wrote: "Oh congratulations lovely."
MAFS UK star Jay Howard said: "Congratulations guys. So happy for you."
Babies born at 31 weeks will likely spend an extended period in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receiving round-the-clock care.
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
Twin-to-twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) is a rare but life-threatening condition that affects 10 to 15 percent of identical twins that share a placenta (monochorionic twins).
In TTTS, a blood transfusion occurs from one twin (the ‘donor’) to the other (the ‘recipient’). The donor twin becomes smaller and may suffer anaemia, while the recipient twin is put under strain.
Asma Khalil, a Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine at St George’s Hospital, University of London, explained: “If left untreated, you can lose one or both babies in up to 80% of the cases.
"Laser surgery is the recommended treatment. In 85% of these pregnancies, at least one baby survives and in up to 70% of cases both babies survive.
“The laser surgery is usually performed under local anaesthesia and it usually lasts for less than 30 minutes. A fetoscope (thin camera) is inserted into the womb via a small incision. Abnormal vascular connections in the placenta are sealed using the laser.
“The laser surgery is not a risk-free procedure. It can trigger early birth or a miscarriage. The pregnancy still needs close monitoring. Parents could lose one or both babies.”
You can find up-to-date information on TTTS and its treatment, plus support, on .
Shauna Leven, Chief Executive of Twins Trust, said: "We are pleased to hear about the safe arrival of Jesy and Zion’s twin girls, born at 31 weeks and 5 days.
"While this joyful news will resonate with many, it also highlights a reality that parents of multiples know all too well — early births are far more common in twin and triplet pregnancies, often bringing with them unexpected challenges and a stay in neonatal care.
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"The NICU can be a daunting place, especially for parents experiencing it for the first time.
"We send our warmest congratulations to Jesy and her family, and want all parents in similar situations to know — you are not alone."
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