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NewsChristmas comes early for Scots couple as routine scan leads to triplet birth
The Scots couple are overjoyed after a routine pregnancy scan turned into the day that their triplets were born.
Fiona Zebik gave birth to triplets (Image: NHS Forth Valley)
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Christmas came early for a Scots couple when a routine pregnancyscan turned into the day that their triplets were born.
Fiona Zebik was originally scheduled to give birth on January 9, but ended up delivering her childrenmore than three weeks early on December 16.
Following a routine scan, staff at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital decided the 37-year-old from Larbert should be admitted immediately.
Later that evening, she gave birthto her daughters Romy and Raye and her son Louie – all within five minutes.
A total of 21 staff were involved in the delivery of the triplets, who were born at just over 30 weeks’ gestation.
BabyRomy was the first to be delivered at 8.23pm, and weighed 3lb 6 ounces.
She was quickly followed by her sister Raye, who weighed 2lbs 9 ounces at 8.25pm.
Her brother Louie was the last to be deliveredat 8.28pm, weighing 3lb 5 ounces.
Mother Fiona and father Ricki said they are delighted to report that all three babiesare doing well, despite arriving slightly earlier than planned.
Ms Zebik said: “I was only expecting to pop into the hospital for a scan on the Monday and was looking forward to going home to get organised for the delivery a few weeks later – however things didn’t quite go according to plan as the staff decided the babies were on their way and should be delivered that day.
“The staff have been fantastic and Ricki and I would like to thank everyone involved in caring for me and the triplets during the pregnancy, delivery and in the NeonatalUnit.”
Kirsty MacInnes, senior midwife for obstetrics, gynaecology and sexual health services at NHS Forth Valley, said it took a “real team effort” to deliver the babies.
“I am incredibly proud of everyone involved who went above and beyond to ensure the safe delivery of these tripletswho kept us all on our toes by deciding they wanted to join in on the festivities early,” she said.
The tripletsare expected to remain in the neonatal unit for the next few weeks so staff can provide specialist care and support to help them gain strength and weight so they are well enough to return home in the new year.
Although triplets are a relatively rare occurrence, it is the second set born at Forth Valley Royal Hospital this year after Alexia and Jordan Lyons welcomed identical triplet girls – Francesca, Vanessa and Alyssa – on June 27.
The Lyons tripletsspent the next 29 days in hospital before being taken home to New Carron Village a couple of weeks before their actual due date in August.
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