Jesy Nelson has revealed the heartbreaking sacrifice she made for her twin daughters, Ocean and Story, before her split from their father Zion Foster. The former Little Mix star, 34, gave birth to the twins prematurely at 31 weeks in May last year, and they were later diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA Type 1).
In a podcast interview with Jamie Laing, Nelson disclosed that she and Foster decided to move to Cornwall before the birth to give their children a peaceful upbringing. 'We just wanted our babies to grow up in a peaceful setting, just to be around the sea and live like a kid,' she said. The move meant she was six hours away from her mother, Janice White, who first noticed signs that something was wrong with the twins.
White observed that the babies were not moving their legs much, but Nelson initially dismissed it, attributing it to their prematurity. However, her mother insisted something was off, leading to the SMA diagnosis. Since then, Nelson has campaigned for the NHS to introduce a simple heel prick test to detect the condition shortly after birth.
Nelson also spoke about her split from Foster, saying, 'We have been through such a traumatic experience... the energy wasn't right between us, which is understandable. We are still friends and we are still united in co-parenting our daughters.' The couple were engaged but have now parted ways, focusing on their children's wellbeing.
Nelson's documentary, 'Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix', is set for release on Prime Video on February 13.
