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Jesy Nelson's Twins Face Devastating SMA Diagnosis
14 Feb
Summary
- Jesy Nelson's twin daughters diagnosed with SMA type one.
- The condition is severe, impacting muscle development and mobility.
- Jesy is advocating for SMA awareness and newborn screening.
Jesy Nelson has revealed that her twin daughters, born eight months ago, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type one. This devastating diagnosis means the girls have the most severe form of the disease, which affects every muscle in the body and can severely limit life expectancy if untreated.
Nelson shared the news in January 2026, explaining that her daughters will likely face lifelong disabilities, including potentially never being able to walk. She expressed feelings of grief for the future she had envisioned for her children but remains hopeful they will defy the odds.
Despite the personal tragedy, Jesy Nelson is using her platform to raise critical awareness for SMA. She has launched a petition to have the condition added to newborn blood spot screening tests. The petition has already garnered over 100,000 signatures, a milestone Nelson celebrated on February 14, 2026.
In a recent television appearance on February 13, 2026, Nelson confirmed that her former Little Mix bandmates have reached out to her since she welcomed her twins. She described their support as "lovely" and "healing," indicating a mending of their past public fallout.
