Jesy Nelson

Jesy Nelson has shared a health update after having surgery for a rare pregnancy complication known as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).

The former Little Mix star is pregnant with identical twins and revealed on social media at the start of March that they are “mono/di” twins which means they share a placenta and, in Jesy’s own words, “can lead to lots of complications”.

At the time, she said she was pre-stage TTTS, however as time went on she began to experience worsening symptoms, such as a tightening feeling around her stomach and trouble breathing, so she was told she’d need surgery.

On 8 March, the singer and her partner Zion shared an emotional update saying the procedure wasn’t what the couple wanted, but was “necessary to give our babies the best chance of surviving”.

“We’re just hoping and praying for the best really,” said a tearful Jesy. “It’s obviously just really scary because there’s so many things that can happen.”

What is TTTS?

TTTS is a rare complication where twins share one placenta and “a network of blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients essential........

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