Edwards’ syndrome will be featured in EastEnders tonight (Monday, February 27), as Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson’s baby is diagnosed with the life-limiting condition.

Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, describes a rare genetic condition where a person has three copies of chromosome 18. Having an extra copy of this chromosome causes a variety of ...

Edwards’ syndrome is when a baby has three copies of chromosome number 18, instead of two, which affects the way they grow. It happens due to a change in the sperm or egg before a baby is ...

EastEnders has announced that character Whitney Dean will face further heartache during her pregnancy as her baby is diagnosed with Edwards’ syndrome News you can trust since 1873 Sign In ...

EastEnders has announced that character Whitney Dean will face further heartache during her pregnancy as her baby is diagnosed with Edwards’ syndrome News you can trust since 1873 Sign In ...

Babies with the syndrome may also need to be fed through a feeding tube, as they can often have difficulty feeding. The NHS states that Edwards’ syndrome has an impact on the baby’s movements ...

Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a chromosome disorder that often results in stillbirth or the early death of an infant. Skip to main content . Home ; Conditions .

And then there's "middle child syndrome." Birth order isn’t true in every situation, but these associations have arisen over time and many do identify with the traits.

Lindsey Johnson Edwards is sharing what it is to be in her 20s and live with a rare disease, trying to embrace joy and choose positivity while navigating a medically complex life.

Eastenders’ Whitney Dean sadly discovered that her baby has Edwards’ syndrome in recent episodes of the soap. As a result, Monday’s episode saw her decide to have a termination for medical reasons.

What is Edwards' syndrome? A rare condition affecting three in every 10,000 births in the UK, Edwards' syndrome is diagnosed when a baby has three copies of chromosome number 18 instead of two.