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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Bishop

Jesy Nelson’s daughter Story says first word after rare condition diagnosis

  • Jesy Nelson's daughter, Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, achieved a new milestone by saying "Muma" for the first time.
  • Nelson shared a video of the moment on Instagram on Monday, 27 April, expressing her joy.
  • This development comes months after Story and her sister, Ocean Jade, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.
  • SMA Type 1 is a rare genetic condition that could potentially prevent the children from ever walking.
  • Nelson had previously announced her daughters' devastating diagnosis in January.

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