Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) has made a big decision in Coronation Street after getting bad news about her pregnancy.
Earlier this week, Shona and David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) attended an ultrasound appointment, where they discovered that there might be something wrong with their baby.
They were scheduled for another appointment, which they attended today, and it was clear they were both worried about what it would mean for their future.
As we got an insight into their inner thoughts leading up to the appointment, it was clear that they were both struggling in different ways, and although they wanted to support each other and be supported in return, they just couldn’t work out how.
When they got to the appointment, the doctor informed them that they had found a mass on the baby’s neck.
She explained that, in some cases, this can block the baby’s airway, and that if it obstructed the oesophagus, it could lead to a build up of amniotic fluid in the womb, which could cause premature labour.
Because Shona was under 24 weeks pregnant, the doctor explained that she could opt for an abortion.
The alternative was to undergo exit surgery, which would involve operating on the baby while still attached via the placenta.
She explained that this was a long and complicated surgery, which held risks for both mum and baby.
As she spoke, she let slip that Shona and David were having a little girl, which Shona was thrilled by.
Later, it became clear that Shona and David had opposing opinions of what to do going forward.
Terrified that he could lose Shona and the baby during the surgery, David admitted that he thought they should opt for the abortion.
However, Shona was adamant that she wanted to go ahead with the surgery, pointing out that there was a chance the baby could grow up to be fit and healthy.
Though David still wasn’t convinced, Shona made it clear that her decision was final, as it was her body.
Will David accept her choice, or will he try to talk her out of having the surgery?
