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On Thursday viewers saw Laurel and Jai learn their unborn baby had Down's Syndrome Laurel struggled with the decision to go through with the pregnancy, as it was clear Jai wanted her to keep the baby After clashing with her friend Rhona, whose son Leo also has Down's Syndrome, Laurel told Jai she'd think about keeping the baby The scenes split viewers, with some praising the soap for tackling a 'taboo subject' while others claimed Laurel was being 'selfish' The storyline has already sparked controversy and complaints to media watchdog Ofcom  If you have been affected by this story, please co...

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Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome pregnancy story line saddens Maidstone couple  |  Updated: 09:26, 12 December 2020 A couple, who live near Maidstone who proved Down's Syndrome is no bar to achieving their ambitions for a full life have criticised Emmerdale storyline on the issue which tonight sees two characters decide to end a pregnancy. Laurel Thomas and Jai Sharma will come to the heartbreaking decision after testing revealed their unborn child has the condition. Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) and Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) are told their unborn child has Down's Syndrome Picture: ITV The s...

The soap has divided viewers over a plot in which long-running character Lauren falls pregnant, only to choose abortion after discovering her unborn child could be born with the disorder.

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