At 53, Yulia Zhabyko experienced the joy of motherhood for the first time, welcoming triplets into the world. Her story has become well-known in her hometown of Vladivostok. Medical professionals affirm that having children at such an advanced age is feasible only with excellent health and careful medical supervision throughout the pregnancy.
Advancements in medicine over the years have made it increasingly common for women to have children after 50, yet this phenomenon still astonishes many in post-Soviet societies. Yulia and her triplets spent 33 days in a perinatal center before being discharged in good health.
Yulia shared that she had always harbored the dream of becoming a mother. Her life took a hopeful turn when she met Eugene, reinforcing her belief in the power of hope and dreams. The couple, who met in 2011 on a dating site and married recently, are embracing the challenges of parenthood with open arms, supported by a network of family, friends, and colleagues who contribute essentials like clothes and diapers.
The family’s two-bedroom apartment is cramped with the addition of three little ones, but Yulia and Eugene, who work at the Tsunami center and a technical university respectively, are determined to provide a loving and nurturing environment for their children. While public reactions on social media vary, with some expressing joy and others skepticism about late parenthood, the family remains focused on their happiness and well-being.
The triplets, named Igor, Dmitry, and Victoria, are the center of their parents’ world. We extend our heartfelt wishes for the family’s continued health, happiness, and prosperity.