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Katie's Story Hero

Birth trauma and PTSD - Katie's story

May 25, 2017

After her waters broke at 33 weeks, Katie and her partner rushed to the hospital. She had a traumatic emergency c-section.
Leigh's Experience Of The 'life Saving' Power Of Skin To Skin Contact Hero

The power of skin to skin contact - Leigh's story

May 11, 2017

Leigh Dumighan’s son Warwick was born prematurely eight years ago. Here, she shares her experience of giving skin to skin contact to her son when he…
Hannah's Story Hero

A family day out ended with me giving birth - Hannah's story

May 11, 2017

Hannah was so happy when she found out she was pregnant with her second child. Unfortunately, during a family day out at the local park she collapsed…
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Facilities for families on the neonatal unit – a Clinician’s perspective

May 11, 2017

A Clinician tells us why she is supporting the Bliss Scotland Campaign for more facilities in neonatal units.
Remembering Renowned Neonatologist, Simon Newell Hero

Remembering renowned neonatologist, Simon Newell

May 09, 2017

Consultant Neonatologist Simon Newell put families at the heart of his practice and changed the way the most vulnerable babies are cared for.
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My journey into fatherhood - Steven's story

May 04, 2017

Steven describes the first time he and newborn Edwin bonded through an incubator porthole.
The Campaign To Extend Parental Leave Hero

My campaign to extend parental leave - Catriona's story

May 02, 2017

Catriona Ogilvy, founder of The Smallest Things tells us about her campaign to extend parental leave for parents of premature babies.
Louisa�S Story �Our Warrior Princess' Hero

'Our warrior princess' - Louisa's story

May 02, 2017

While pregnant, Louisa's scan uncovered a mass on her left lung that was revealed to be a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Zoe's Story Hero

113 days in neonatal care - Zoe's story

April 28, 2017

Zoe gave birth to her baby boy after 28 weeks. Her son spend 113 days in neonatal care before coming home.
Eight Ways To Help Someone With A Baby In Neonatal Care Hero

Eight ways to help someone with a baby in neonatal care

April 27, 2017

Two mums of premature babies share their top tips on lending a hand to someone with a baby in neonatal care.
Stephanie's Story Hero

'The excitement and joy turned to guilt and fear' -Stephanie's story

April 21, 2017

Stephanie couldn't wait to become a mum. When she went into spontaneous labour at 24 weeks, her world came crashing down.
Laura And Holly's Story Hero

Fighting infection - Laura's story

April 07, 2017

At 28 weeks Laura gave birth to her daughter Holly. Holly developed an infection and then was diagnosed with chronic lung disease.
Kim's Story Hero

'The pain I felt was both emotional and physical' - Kim's story

March 31, 2017

Kim was overjoyed to find out she was having twins. Sadly, Kim suffered complications and lost one of her twins during the pregnancy.
Dawn And Isabelle's Story Hero

Growing up premature - Isabelle's Story

March 24, 2017

Now ten year's old, Isabelle reflects on the stories she's heard about her birth and tells us about what she's been up to since.
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Feed and grow - Paisley's story

March 17, 2017

Paisley's son Ewan was struggling to gain weight during her pregnancy. On the neonatal unit Ewan had one major task - to feed and grow.
Carla's Story Hero

Almost giving birth on my wedding day - Carla's story

March 10, 2017

Carla's big day was almost called off when they she began to experience bleeding six days before the wedding.
Lynsay's Story Hero

The impact of TTTS - Lynsay's story

March 03, 2017

Lynsay was diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) during her pregnancy, and her twins were born at just over 27 weeks gestation.
Nicki, Henry And Archie's Story Hero

'We know our son is watching over his twin' - Nicki's story

February 24, 2017

Nicki's twin sons Henry and Archie were born prematurely at 23 weeks gestation. Sadly, Archie passed away in hospital.

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