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Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) - Sarah and Heidi's story

October 05, 2017

Sarah shares the story of her daughter Heidi who was deprived of oxygen shortly after birth – a condition called HIE.

Our boys' early arrival - Angela's story

September 22, 2017

Angela had a difficult pregnancy and eventually gave birth to twins at 27 weeks.

Full term and on the SCBU - Joanna's story

September 15, 2017

Joanna's son was born full term at 40+1 weeks. Shortly after his birth he had problems breathing and was taken to the special care baby unit.

Four stays on the neonatal unit - Polly's story

September 08, 2017

Four of Polly's six children received special care following their birth. This led her to develop a product to help parents bond with their babies.

Life after ROP - Gigi's story

August 31, 2017

Gigi gave birth to Alejandro at 24+1 weeks. At two weeks old, after a failed surgery, Alejandro lost his sight.

'Having four other children at home I felt torn' - Helen's story

August 31, 2017

Having older children at home can be difficult when your baby is in neonatal care. Helen shares her experience.

A dad's view of the SCBU - James' story

August 25, 2017

James' partner Kim gave birth to their son Frey at 30+6 weeks. This is a story from a dad's perspective.

Letting our little girl go - Hannah's story

August 18, 2017

Hannah and her partner were so excited to find out they were having a baby girl. Sadly, Mia passed away shortly after her birth.

CPR saved our son's life - Lisa's story

August 11, 2017

After an eventful journey in hospital, Lisa's son suddenly became lifeless and her husband had to perform CPR to save his life.

Our experience of meconium aspiration syndrome -Sophie's story

August 04, 2017

Sophie's daughter Tilly began having severe breathing problems after birth. She was resuscitated and placed in a medically induced coma.

My daughter's heart murmur - Katie's story

July 28, 2017

Katie's daughter Hope was born at 37 weeks weighing 4lb 8oz. Very shortly after her birth Hope was found to have jaundice and a heart murmur.

Our twins' journey through neonatal care - Vickie's story

July 21, 2017

Vickie experienced many problems during her pregnancy with twins, which eventually led to her giving birth at 26+2 weeks to Reuben and Huey.

My stressful birth and beyond - Hannah's story

July 13, 2017

After a stressful birth, Hannah was heartbroken to learn her baby was having breathing problems.

Our daughter's battle with PPHN - Katherine's story

July 07, 2017

Katherine gave birth to her daughter Eva eleven days late. Eva had problems breathing and developed Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn.

Geoff's Story What It Was Like To Be Born Premature Hero

What it was like to be born premature - Geoff's story

June 29, 2017

In 1978, Geoff was born early at 26 weeks. Here he discusses what it was like to be born premature at the time.

My baby's CDH diagnosis - Claire's story

June 23, 2017

At her 20 week scan, Claire was told her baby had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).

Prematurely becoming a dad - Mark's story

June 15, 2017

Mark's daughter Aurora was born premature at 32+2 weeks. Here, Mark describes his experience of being a dad to a premature baby.

Saying goodbye - Sophie's story

June 08, 2017

Sophie went into labour at 28 weeks and gave birth to her daughter Emilia. Sadly, Emilia passed away five days later.

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