A mother and father from Falkirk were given an early Christmas surprise after what was supposed to be a routine scan turned into the day their triplets were born. Fiona Zebik was originally scheduled to give birth on January 9, but ended up delivering her children more than three weeks early on December 16. Following a routine scan, staff at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital decided the 37-year-old should be admitted immediately.
Later that evening, she gave birth to 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. The NHS team included obstetricians, paediatricians, neonatal nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.
Baby Romy 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 delivered at 8.28pm, weighing 3lb 5 ounces.
Mother Fiona and father Ricki, from Larbert, said they are delighted to report that all three babies are 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. “T.