- Zayne and Zion were born at University College Hospital in London in April 2023
The conjoined twin brothers celebrated their first birthday together a year after being separated in a six-hour operation.
Zayne and Zion were born at University College Hospital in London in April 2023 before undergoing surgery a few months later in July.
Both babies had congenital heart defects and were joined at the sternum and abdominal wall, sharing a liver, some blood vessels and muscles.
Omphalopagus conjoined twins like them account for just one in every 250,000 live births in the UK.
His father Christian Moses, 35, and mother Primrose, 33, said the bond they will have will be different from other siblings.
Christian said it was “amazing” how close they are as they follow each other, describing it as “wonderful.”
Zayne and Zion were born joined at the sternum and abdominal wall (sharing a liver, some blood vessels and muscles) at University College Hospital in London in April 2023.
The two brothers celebrated their first birthday together.
His father Christian Moses, 35, and mother Primrose, 33 (pictured), say the bond they will have will be different to other siblings.
He said that if one of them leaves without the other, they start crying.
“They are very close and have been together for a long time, so their bond is more special than if they hadn’t been together,” he told The Mirror.
Primrose said the twins are now “thriving” and crawling while saying daddy, though not mommy yet.
Both twins are now home after spending months in the hospital before and after surgery.
It was carried out under the care of pediatric consultant Joseph Curry.
Primrose stayed with them in London since they were born, while her father Christian went from there to their home in Middlesbrough to look after the couple’s eldest sons, Joshua, six, and Jonathan, four.
The couple met while studying at Teesside University and share a strong Christian faith.
They refer to their children as ‘Moses’ miracle twins’.
Christian, an NHS project manager and pastor who founded Pillar Ministries International, said the experience had been “very challenging”.
Christian said it was “amazing” how close they are as they follow each other, describing it as “wonderful.”
Pictured: Zayne and Zion with their mom and dad and their chaplain family at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Primrose stayed with them in London since they were born, while her father Christian went from there to their home in Middlesbrough to look after the couple’s older children.
Primrose stayed with them in London since they were born, while her father Christian went from there to their home in Middlesbrough to look after the couple’s older children.
Both parents have expressed their gratitude to the medical team that treated their children.
Christian said that, like all young people, his children like to explore and for the moment they are keeping him very busy.
He recalled a time when his wife told him she was very exhausted and needed help, but he couldn’t drive to London to visit her.
The pastor said he found strength in God and the support of his friends.
The twins’ separation operation took place at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital, where the family said they were well looked after by “incredible” care.
Both parents have expressed their gratitude to the medical team that treated their children.
To celebrate the children’s birthday on Wednesday last week, the family held a party on Saturday.
Christian said that, like all young people, his children like to explore and for the moment they are keeping him very busy.
