Jesy Nelson Says Twin Babies May ‘Never Walk’ After Devastating Diagnosis
Jesy Nelson says her twins may never walk
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has shared deeply emotional news about the health of her twin daughters, revealing that doctors have told her the babies may never be able to walk after being diagnosed with a rare and severe muscle disease. A Joyful Birth Turned Wrenching Reality Nelson, 34, and her fiancé, British rapper Zion Foster , welcomed their twin daughters, Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe-Nelson-Foster , in May 2025 after a high-risk pregnancy that included complications such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Initially described as “healthy and fighting strong,” the twins’ lives changed dramatically as they grew. Their grandmother noticed that their legs were not moving as expected, prompting further medical assessment. Diagnosis: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 The twins have since been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 1 , a rare genetic condition that affects the body’s motor neurons , leading to progressive muscle weakness. Jesy explained…
