EastEnders reveals devastating storyline for pregnant Whitney Dean

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WHITNEY Dean was shocked beyond words when she found out she was pregnant with Zack Hudson’s baby.

But the mother-to-be will receive the devastating news her baby suffers from a shock illness in EastEnders.

Whitney Dean found out she was pregnant with Zack Hudson’s baby

Initially shocked, she soon grew to be excited for motherhood

But her and Zack are set for some devastating news

The beloved market trader portrayed by Shona McGarty found out she was expecting a baby after taking a pregnancy test with Stacey Slater.

Her journey to motherhood has been off to a rough start, particularly due to her complex relationship with the father of her child, Zack Hudson (James Farrar).

However, Whitney’s pregnancy is about to take another turn for the worse as soap bosses have teased her unborn baby will be diagnosed with Edwards’ Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18.

Whitney and Zack will receive the diagnosis later on in the month following an ultrasound set to identify a birth defect which will, in turn, prompt further testing.

BBC One and EastEnders bosses are working closely with SOFT UK and Antenatal Results and Choices for the upcoming storyline.

The plot aims to “accurately reflect and raise awareness of Edwards’ Syndrome whilst sensitively portraying the tough decisions that prospective parents are faced with following a diagnosis.”

EastEnders producer Chris Clenshaw explained: “It was imperative for us to work alongside Antenatal Results and Choices and SOFT UK to accurately present, and sensitively portray, such an emotional storyline that many parents may relate to.”

“Shona [McGarty] and James’ [Farrar] performances have thoughtfully portrayed the realities of the diagnosis and the decision making process with compassion and understanding.”

While the future diagnosis will undoubtedly trigger a lot of emotions for viewers, Zack Hudson has already had to face a health ordeal of his own.

In recent scenes, the hunk bumped into Brett, an old acquaintance with whom he used to shared steroid needles.

Brett told Zack he was HIV positive and he would need to get checked to rule out any possibility he could have contracted the virus.

Sadly for the Walford East chef, the test results came back positive and he has since kept his distance with both Whitney and their baby.

Could Zack and Whitney support one another after their shocking baby news?

EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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