Pregnant Jesy Nelson’s ‘scary’ symptoms as she struggles to breathe before hospital dash

Pregnant Jesy Nelson has revealed that she is undergoing an urgent procedure to give her twins the “best chance of survival”.

The former Little Mix singer, 33, and her partner Zion Foster, 26, have kept fans updated on her pregnancy in recent weeks after announcing earlier this year that they were expecting twins. Just a number of days ago, Jesy announced that she has been experiencing “complications” due to being pregnant with identical twins.

At the time, the expectant mum told fans that she was pre-stage twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). On Saturday, Jesy and Zion took to Instagram to shared another update, revealing in a video message from her hospital room that she is awaiting a procedure to give her unborn children “the best chance of surviving”.

In the video, an emotional Jesy explained: “So, we are just giving you an update on our situation. So I’ve been feeling a bit poorly like the past few days. Been having a few of the symptoms that I need to watch out for – which is like my belly tightening, struggle breathing. So today we came into the hospital to just have a check-up basically. Just in case. And unfortunately the symptoms have got worse so we now have to have… they have to perform the procedure, which is obviously not what we wanted to happen”.

“But it’s necessary because it’s gonna give our babies like the best chance of surviving. So yeah, we’re just waiting to go in. And we’re just hoping and praying for the best really. I feel gutted. I feel absolutely gutted because I really was hoping that we wouldn’t even be in this position”.

Jesy then burst into tears as her partner Zion was seen reassuring her, before saying: “They’re doing it to give us the best chance. Our babies the best chance”. Jesy added: “Yeah, like that’s why they do this procedure. So that it literally gives you the best chance of your baby surviving but it’s obviously just really scary cause there’s so many things that can happen”.

The former X Factor star shared that she was experiencing bad symptoms, which include her stomach tightening, and shortness of breath. Others symptoms in this type of pregnancy according to the NHS can include weight loss, chest pain, dizziness or fainting, severe headaches, and changes in vision.

Earlier this month, Jesy revealed she is at risk of losing one or both of her unborn twins due to her life-threatening condition known as MCDA (Monochorionic Diamniotic) and said she hopes to raise awareness. MCDA twins are identical twins who share a single placenta (monochorionic) but have two separate amniotic sacs (diamniotic).

This type of twin pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg splits between four to eight days after conception. While identical twins in general can develop in different ways, MCDA pregnancies present unique medical challenges due to the shared placenta.

Unlike fraternal twins, who each have their own placenta and amniotic sac, MCDA twins rely on a single placenta for nutrients and oxygen. This shared resource increases the risk of complications, including TTTS – a condition where one twin receives more blood flow than the other due to abnormal connections in the placenta. This can result in one twin becoming over-nourished while the other is deprived, leading to severe health complications for both babies.

Another concern is sIUGR, where one twin grows significantly slower than the other due to unequal sharing of the placenta. This can lead to developmental issues and may require medical intervention to ensure both babies have the best chance of survival.

Although MCDA twins have separate amniotic sacs, their umbilical cords can still become entangled, leading to compression that affects blood and oxygen supply. In severe cases, this can cause life-threatening complications during pregnancy and delivery.

MCDA pregnancies often also result in premature births, with doctors usually recommending delivery between 32 and 34 weeks to minimise risks. Prematurity can bring additional health challenges, including underdeveloped lungs and difficulty regulating body temperature.

Given the risks associated with MCDA pregnancies, close monitoring is essential. Expectant mothers typically undergo frequent ultrasounds – often every one to two weeks – so doctors can track the twins ‘ growth and detect complications early.

In cases where TTTS or sIUGR is detected, specialised treatments such as laser ablation surgery (to close abnormal blood vessel connections in the placenta) or amnioreduction (to remove excess fluid and relieve pressure) may be necessary. Doctors also prepare for early delivery to protect both babies ‘ health. Depending on the severity of complications, a Cesarean section may be the safest option for delivery.

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