Jesy Nelson's twins have feeding tubes removed

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has shared her relief and joy after her twin daughters successfully underwent a procedure to have their nasogastric feeding tubes removed. The 35-year-old musician posted updates on Instagram on Friday, August 7, 2026, following the surgery for her 14-month-old daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe.

Nelson shared an image of one of her daughters without the tube, writing, "I got their face back. Feels like a dream." She also posted a picture of the twins sleeping in adjacent hospital beds and a hair clip with the message "Good things are coming." The procedure marked a significant milestone in the girls' ongoing health battle.

The twins were diagnosed earlier this year with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles and can cause issues with swallowing and feeding. Symptoms typically arise within the first six months of life. The girls, born prematurely at 31 weeks, have required extensive medical care, including the use of nasogastric tubes, which pass through the nose to the stomach to support feeding.

In a post on Thursday, August 6, Nelson expressed her mixed emotions ahead of the procedure,...