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Jesy Nelson Says Twins Fitted With Leg Splints, Intensifies Push for Newborn SMA Screening

Nelson is pressing to add SMA to the UK newborn heel prick test to speed diagnosis.

Overview

  • The singer reported that Ocean and Story now wear leg splints to help correct pointed feet associated with SMA1.
  • She continues to share their medical journey and has returned to filming her Prime Video series to raise awareness.
  • Nelson has detailed extensive home care, including feeding tubes for both babies and a nighttime breathing machine for Story.
  • She has said the twins received a one‑off gene therapy aimed at halting further muscle loss, noting lost function may not return.
  • Her campaign has sharpened attention on screening policy, with Scotland planning to add SMA to newborn tests this spring.