Note: The following article contains discussion of baby loss that some readers may find upsetting.
EastEnders spoilers follow from Thursday's episode, which is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. This article contains storyline details that some viewers may prefer to avoid, as this episode hasn't yet aired on TV.
EastEnders' Whitney Dean has made a huge decision about her future in the show's latest episode (January 4).
Whitney recently discovered she was pregnant again, much to the delight of her partner Zack.
Show boss Chris Clenshaw has been teasing a 'New Year miracle' for Whitney and Zack since last autumn.
The pair tragically lost their baby daughter Peach last year, after learning she had Edwards' Syndrome and wasn't compatible with life.
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Viewers know that Whitney and Zack have just began their fostering journey and therefore the news came as a surprise to both of them.
Whitney, in particular, has struggled to process the fact that she was pregnant again and shared her fears with Zack about history repeating itself.
Whitney was so fearful about suffering another loss that she decided she didn't want to continue with the pregnancy at all.
Despite being devastated by the decision, Zack reluctantly suggested booking an appointment at the clinic in the latest visit to the Square, which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
A confused Whitney later headed to the allotment to visit Peach’s tree, where she was interrupted by Yolande.
As they began to talk, Yolande commended Whitney on turning her pain into something positive, and shared her own experience on fostering.
Whitney eventually broke down and told Yolande she was pregnant again.
She shared her feelings with Yolande, who offered some inspiring words of encouragement – reminding Whitney that she was not on her own as she had Zack.
With this in mind, Whitney made a decision and headed home, where she told an elated Zack that she wanted to keep the baby.
It was confirmed last year that Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney, will be leaving the show after 15 years.
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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Readers affected by this story may visit SOFT UK and Antenatal Results and Choices for further information and support.
