Jesy Nelson admits being in 'constant state of fear' during tough pregnancy with twins
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 could potentially happen to them. I almost felt from that point I couldn't really enjoy my pregnancy because I was constantly worried that something would happen," she said. "I could only take it two weeks at a time."
Opening up about the symptoms, she said: "There were symptoms to look out for - if your belly gets really tight like a drum, if you're struggling with your breathing.
"We went to the park and I couldn't even walk because I was so out of breath." However, she added that she often couldn't tell the difference between signs of the condition and what was normal for a pregnancy with twins.
She added that she was in a "constant state of fear" due to the twins' condition.
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."
The first-time mum had lived in hospital for ten weeks before the birth, after their daughters developed twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome in the womb. The rare condition could have been fatal for both babies so the couple planned for Jesy's labour to be induced once the twins were deemed strong enough around the 32 week stage.
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."
Jesy and Zion began dating back in November 2022, with the musician running the London Marathon in May to raise money for the Twins Trust - a charity which offers support for families with twins.
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 has been unmatched. We literally feel like we know them already just because of how much they've overcome. Their characters are so strong. They're so 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 said: "I feel so excited and proud that we can finally reveal we have been filming our own series for Amazon! We met with the creative director Demi Foyle and Producer Gavin Evans at Navybee and letting the cameras in wasn't an easy decision for us as it's such a deeply personal time but I knew I wanted to tell my story in my own words.
"We opened the doors fully and I'm really looking forward to letting you all in as I navigate my way to becoming a first time mum to our beautiful baby girls Ocean and Story. I'll be honest, it's not been easy as it's been such a high risk pregnancy, so you'll see all the highs and lows and rollercoaster of emotions we have been going through. I hope you will all join me on this journey as I really open up and say goodbye to the past and enter this new chapter in my life. I hope you love it as much as we do."
Meanwhile, Prime Video said that Jesy will "share her truth like never before", with the documentary featuring footage of "weekly hospital visits and candid conversations" as well as the unwavering support of her loved ones.
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.
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