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“Neonatal care is impossible to plan for” – Tom’s Story #NeonatalCareLeaveAndPay

March 06, 2025

To celebrate the start of Neonatal Care Leave and Pay in April 2025, Tom shares the challenges he faced when his son was born at 32 weeks.
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“I hope Neonatal Care Leave and Pay gives parents time to navigate an incredibly stressful period” – Peter’s Story

February 27, 2025

When Peter’s second baby was born full term and sick, having time off work to be at the hospital was vital #FullTermFeb #NeonatalLeaveandPay
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"They managed to find me a small room, but I noticed a foul toilet smell" – Molly's Story #FamiliesKeptApart

February 24, 2025

As part of our accommodation campaign #FamiliesKeptApart, Molly shares how the small hospital room she was given when her baby was in NICU had a bad…
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"My mum noticed Hazel looked a bit yellow" – Kelly's Story #FullTermFeelings

January 27, 2025

For Full Term February, Kelly recalls how her full term baby was treated for jaundice even though she seemed healthy at birth.
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“Time seemed to stand still as the medical team worked on him” – Sophie’s Story #FullTermFeelings

January 27, 2025

For Full Term February, Sophie shares her experiences of having a full term baby in SCBU.
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“We had to stay on a ward with parents and newborns while our baby was downstairs” – Jemma's story #FullTermFeelings

January 27, 2025

For Full Term February, Jemma describes the confusion of having a full term baby in the NICU.
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“I just remember feeling so overwhelmed” – Jessica's story #FullTermFeelings

January 27, 2025

For Full Term February, Jessica shares what she went through when their baby was born full term and sick during Covid.
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“Over time the staff became more like family” – Rory’s story

January 23, 2025

When Rory’s partner gave birth ten weeks early, his emotions were everywhere, but the amazing staff helped him get involved with his baby’s care.
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“I didn't have visitors for Sonny because I was terrified” – Jessica's Story

January 17, 2025

Having a baby in NICU during covid was isolating, but it got easier with time for Jessica.
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“I broke down at the steps of the hospital after leaving him behind” – Lucy’s story

December 17, 2024

When her son was born at 32 weeks, Lucy had to be strong for her little fighter but her advice now is to ask for emotional support.
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“Their first Christmas was whirlwind of surgeries, clinical procedures, blood transfusions” – Abbie’s Story

December 12, 2024

Abbie’s premature twin girls spent nearly 150 days in hospital after being born 10 days before Christmas. Three years on, her advice is to have hope…
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“We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our two little miracles” – Gopika’s Story

December 12, 2024

For the first time this Christmas, Gopika will be at home with her sons who were both premature. Now 4 and 6 months, she shares how her little…
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“Hope is the single most important thing I have held onto since starting my family” – Vin’s Story

November 29, 2024

When Vin’s second premature baby boy spent his first Christmas in NICU after being born at 25 weeks, it was hope that kept the family going.
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‘Our journey as first-time parents started differently to most people.’ – Rachael’s story

November 29, 2024

Rachael’s baby boy spent his first Christmas in the NICU when he was born at 30 weeks. Looking back, she cherishes those days even though they were…
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“Despite everything, I am in a better place now.” – Suki’s story #Neonatal Feelings

November 17, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Suki shared her incredible story with Bliss. Both sets of her twins needed neonatal care, taking a toll on Suki’s mental…
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“Now life is very different and burnout is always looming.” #NeonatalFeelings

November 16, 2024

To mark World Prematurity Day, Bliss has teamed up with parents from the charity Ei SMART to share their experiences of burnout in the years…
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“Coming home from the NICU left me in a state of PTSD and severe health anxiety” – Siobhan’s Story #NeonatalFeelings

November 15, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Siobhan shares her struggles over both a neonatal nurse and a mum to her premature baby during the Covid lockdowns.
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“I felt robbed of the simple things” – Ellyn’s Story #NeonatalFeelings

November 14, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Ellyn looks back at the small parts of being mother to a newborn she missed out on because of their NICU stays.

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