As her twins Ocean and Story make their first live TV appearance on This Morning, former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has shared her difficult pregnancy journey.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has opened up about the rare health condition that left her in “a constant state of fear” during her pregnancy with twin girls Ocean and Story. Back in May, Jesy gave birth to twin girls, naming them Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster.
Speaking in her first live interview with This Morning, Jesy, who shares her twins with Zion Foster, opened up about learning that her twin girls had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome – a rare condition that threatened their lives before they were born.
“I couldn’t believe the percentages and what might have happened to them,” she said. She continued, “I almost started to feel like I couldn’t really enjoy my pregnancy because I was worried that something would happen.” I was only able to tolerate it for two weeks straight.
When she described the symptoms, she said, “There were symptoms to watch out for: if your belly tightens like a drum, if you’re having trouble breathing.
I was so exhausted that I couldn’t even walk when we went to the park. She continued, “She frequently couldn’t tell the difference between symptoms of the condition and what was typical for a pregnancy with twins.”
Due to the condition of the twins, she continued to be in a “constant state of fear.”
Thankfully, Jesy delivered the baby girls in May, announcing the news on Instagram. Jesy said: “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. Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. Born on 15.05.2025.”
After their daughters’ twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome developed in the womb, the first-time mother had spent ten weeks in the hospital. The couple planned for Jesy’s labor to be induced once the twins were determined to be strong enough around the 32-week stage because the uncommon condition could have caused both babies to pass away.
In the months leading up to Ocean and Story’s birth, Jesy documented her difficult and emotional pregnancy for fans. She required emergency surgery in April after the twin-to-twin transfusion diagnosis, with Jesy telling fans at the time: “We feel so grateful and blessed that these little babies are still going strong.”
The musician ran the London Marathon in May to raise money for the Twins Trust, a charity that provides support for families with twins, after the pair started dating in November 2022.
Speaking to The Mirror at the time, Zion said of the twins: “They’re giving us so much hope they’re going to come out healthy. Jesy and the twins have come through so much. There were so many times in this pregnancy we didn’t think we’d get to where we are now.
Their strength is unmatched, they claim. Because of how much they have overcome, we figuratively feel like we are already familiar with them. They have such strong characters. They are very brave.
Earlier this year, Jesy revealed that she will be showing her pregnancy journey on screen as part of a six-part documentary. Set to arrive on Prime Video, the series will follow the ups-and-downs of her pregnancy experience.
Jesy expressed her excitement and pride at the announcement that we have been shooting our own series for Amazon. We had a conversation at Navybee with producer Gavin Evans and creative director Demi Foyle, and it wasn’t an easy choice because the time was so intimate, but I knew I wanted to tell my story in my own words.
As I prepare to become the first mother of our gorgeous baby girls Ocean and Story, I’m really looking forward to letting you all in. You’ll see all the highs, lows, and rollercoaster of emotions we’ve been going through because it’s been such a high risk pregnancy, let me be honest. I’m truly open, say goodbye to the past, and begin this new chapter in my life with you all. I’m happy to see you enjoying it as much as we do.
Meanwhile, Prime Video stated that Jesy will “share her truth like never before” with the documentary featuring “weekly hospital visits and candid conversations,” as well as her unwavering support, according to Prime Video.
Jesy is also set to open up about her decision to leave Little Mix in 2020, her mental health difficulties and the controversies that hit her career.
Source: Mirror
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