'Coronation Street' Chesney, Katy 'face baby fears'

Coronation Street teenagers Chesney Brown and Katy Armstrong will face a long wait to discover whether their unborn baby is disabled in a forthcoming storyline, a report has claimed.

The Weatherfield youngsters, played by Sam Aston and Georgia May Foote, are currently expecting their first child together and will welcome the new arrival at Christmas.

However, upcoming episodes will see the couple forced to deal with the possibility that their baby could have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome like Katy's sister Izzy (Cherylee Houston). Factory worker Izzy uses a wheelchair due to the connective tissue disorder, which is hereditary.

At the end of next week, viewers will see Chesney and Katy head to the hospital for a scan of the baby. Katy's father Owen also attends the appointment and asks whether the child could be born with the same syndrome as Izzy.

To the worry of the trio, a nurse explains that it may not be possible to know for sure until after Katy has given birth.

According to the Daily Star today, the storyline will continue until Christmas, when tests are carried out on the newborn baby and answers are finally given.

Owen is also expected to support Katy in the build-up to the birth, assuring her that the child has a bright future either way.

He reportedly says: "Just look at our Izzy. She lives a completely normal and happy life, and what baby could ever have a better role model than her to look up to?"

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