Gosford Hospital welcome its first ever triplets

Hugo, Jack and Darcy Strutt have been celebrities since coming into the world three weeks ago. Not only did they double the number of people in their family, but were the first triplets on record born at Gosford Hospital.

Hugo, Jack and Darcy Strutt pictured on their last day in hospital. Picture: Sue Graham

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Hugo, Jack and Darcy Strutt have been celebrities since coming into the world three weeks ago.

Not only did they double the number of people in their family, but were the first triplets on record born at Gosford Hospital.

The trio were born on March 19, via caesarean section, with mum Kate Strutt carrying them to just over 34 weeks. They were each born a minute apart with Darcy the oldest, followed by Hugo and Jack.

“The boys have been like little celebrities since they were born,” Mrs Strutt said.

“It’s just been amazing; I managed to get to 34 weeks and two days which is ideal for triplets.

“I actually don’t think it’s sunk in yet. The care has just been amazing here, it all just worked out perfectly.”

Kate and Paul Strutt with their three new additions. Picture: Sue Graham

Two-year-old big brother Charlie is stoked to have three little brothers, and had the honour of choosing which baby received which of the three chosen names.

“Charlie just adores them and got to choose who’s who,” Mrs Strutt said.

She said it was hard to tell them apart for the first couple of days, “especially Hugo and Darcy but Jack is completely different”.

Dad Paul Strutt said the couple didn’t think it was possible to have the triplets at Gosford.

“At the 30 week mark the obstetrician at Royal North Shore recommended a doctor up here and said it was their call whether to accept us,” he said.

Outside the new Gosford Hospital.

“Being able to have them here, with family nearby made it a lot easier than having to travel.”

Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr Mutayyab Shah accepted the couple due to the “wellness” of the babies and mother, along with the facilities available at the new maternity unit which opened last May.

Operational midwifery manager of maternity services Lynelle Hill said “high risk” pregnancies were assessed on a case-by-case basis, with some having to go to other hospitals.

“In close consultation with Royal North Shore, the referral for the triplets was made due to the wellness and health of the mother and babies, who were a healthy weight,” she said.

“It’s a great celebration for the building that we could consider taking on the triplets.”

She said the caesarean birth included three paediatric teams for each baby, along with three resuscitaires.

The boys have moved on from the Special Care Nursery to their new home at Woongarrah.