Jesy Nelson shared a sweet video of her baby girl laughing as she planted a kiss on her in an adorable new social media video on Wednesday.
Perrie Edwards, 34, and her former fiancé, Zion Foster, became parents to twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, in May 2025. The twins arrived prematurely.
Last month, she shared heartbreaking news: both of her babies have been diagnosed with a serious genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1).
As someone who’s closely followed this condition, it’s heartbreaking to see how it impacts people. Basically, it attacks the nerves that control muscles, causing them to weaken. Type 1 is the most serious form, and without treatment, it’s incredibly aggressive – sadly, most people don’t live more than two years after diagnosis. It’s a really tough disease, and getting medical help quickly is absolutely vital.
She posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday featuring one of her babies, and she laughed every time Jesy coughed while they were filming.
She penned in the caption: ‘Why does she find coughing so funny’ along with a laughing face emoji.
Jesy laughed back in the video as her little one squealed in delight and looked back at her.
Jesy Nelson bravely discussed her children’s difficult health diagnosis in her documentary, Life After Little Mix, and frequently posts updates about their journey on Instagram.
This touching story follows Jesy’s recent confession that she was moved to tears upon seeing the personalized high chairs made for her nieces and nephews.
Because SMA1 gradually weakens their muscles, Ocean and Story need feeding tubes to help them eat, as they have trouble swallowing, sucking, and breathing. They also require special chairs to help them sit up straight and maintain good posture.
When the two chairs were delivered, their mother cried, explaining they symbolized yet another challenge the family had to overcome in their ongoing health struggles.
She shared a photo of the new high chairs for her daughters, explaining that she cried when they arrived yesterday. She was so touched to finally have the special feeding chairs the girls needed.
Seeing this just makes me feel down, as it’s another challenge we face with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Are other moms of children with SMA feeling the same way?
In addition to being a mother, Jesy is actively advocating for the NHS to include testing for SMA1 in the standard newborn heel prick test.
She believes that if her twins had received the £1 test and been diagnosed and treated sooner, they might not have needed to have their legs amputated.
The celebrity has already gathered over 100,000 signatures on a petition asking the government to quickly provide funding for a certain process. Because of this strong support, Parliament is now required to discuss the issue.
It absolutely breaks my heart, but Jesy’s putting her music on hold. Can you believe it? She’s so focused on getting this crucial screening added to the newborn blood spot test – it’s amazing, honestly – and making sure her daughters are getting everything they need medically. It’s just… she’s prioritizing what really matters, and while I’ll miss the music terribly, I completely understand and respect it. She’s a warrior, seriously!
Speaking on Heart FM’s breakfast show with Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston, she said she wouldn’t rule out making music again, but her daughters are her top priority right now.
To be honest, I’m completely swamped right now. My children are my top priority, and I’m dedicated to fighting for changes to the heel prick test and helping them thrive. That’s where all my energy is going.
‘Because that’s going to determine their future. That’s my main focus right now.’
She told the Daily Mail that raising the twins has been a very emotional experience, with some days being incredibly difficult and others a little easier.
Jesy shared that she and her ex-partner, Zion, didn’t anticipate the challenges of raising their children, and covering the costs of their healthcare is a constant worry.
It breaks my heart to hear her talk about what her little ones go through daily. She says watching them endure their medical treatments, and hearing their cries and screams, feels like she’s the one causing them pain. It’s just devastating to think about.
Jesy told the Daily Mail that it’s hard to describe just how demanding her daily life is – you really have to experience it to understand.
To be honest, I’m still finding it really difficult to manage some ongoing medical issues. It’s something I never anticipated dealing with, and it’s been a real challenge.
It’s hard because they’re so small, and even though I know what I’m doing is best for them, it feels awful when they’re upset and crying. I wish I could just be their comforting mom instead of the one causing them distress.
Jesy explained that describing a typical day with her twin daughters is impossible, because every day feels different emotionally.
It’s hard to describe what my life is like day to day. Some days are incredibly difficult, while on others, though I don’t forget what’s happening, things feel a little easier and less overwhelming.
Lots of mothers have warned me it’ll be an emotional ride, so I’m trying to focus on getting through each day as it comes. I don’t expect things to be calm or predictable; it’s going to be full of ups and downs.
She also spoke about the heartbreaking news that Ocean and Story likely won’t live past their second birthdays.
Jesy Nelson recently told Jamie Laing on his podcast, Great Company, that she’s optimistic about her children’s progress now that they’re getting medical care.
As a lifestyle expert, I often talk about health, and it’s important to understand conditions like Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Essentially, it’s a disease where the muscles weaken over time, and it happens because people with SMA are missing a vital gene that most of us have. This missing gene impacts their muscles’ ability to function properly.
Their muscles are weakening and shrinking, and without prompt treatment, they will eventually stop working altogether. This impacts essential functions like breathing and swallowing, and tragically, these children usually don’t survive past the age of two.
Things aren’t ideal, but I’m learning to accept the situation and focus on making the best of it. My daughters are incredibly strong and I truly believe they’ll overcome any challenges they face.
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