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Feeding our premature baby - George's story

February 17, 2017

For the next 39 days we lived and breathed the NICU. We now fully understand why nurses are referred to as angels.

The best Valentine's present ever - Laura's story

February 10, 2017

Laura recalls her son Jack's first 89 days in hospital before coming home on Valentine's Day.

Losing our son and carrying on for his brother - Matt's story

February 03, 2017

Matt's twin sons, Sam and Harry, were born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation. Sadly, Sam passed away in hospital.

Six months in hospital - Maxine's story

January 27, 2017

When I did finally see her I couldn't believe my eyes. There were more wires than baby, and she could fit perfectly in my hand. But she was beautiful.

'There's no greater gift than a baby' - Emma's story

January 20, 2017

Emma and Mark's baby son Stanley was born at 32 weeks. Emma tells their story, and pays tribute to the excellent neonatal care they received.

Returning to NICU after baby loss - Becky's story

January 13, 2017

Bliss volunteer Becky sadly lost her first child. This impacted her pregnancy with daughter Amelia, who was born at 31 weeks.

Transfers and our journey home - Louise's story

January 06, 2017

Jaime was born at 28 weeks and had to be transferred to another hospital to receive the care she needed.

Why I'm campaigning for extended maternity leave - Lauren's story

December 30, 2016

Lauren's daughter Alexa was born at 25 weeks. Lauren recalls how the experience inspired her to campaign to extend maternity leave.

Our son's collapsed lung - Natasha's story

December 23, 2016

Natasha's son George was born at full-term but experienced a collapsed lung.

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Fundraising in memory - Lucyanne's story

December 20, 2016

Lucyanne explains how opening a Bliss Precious Star fund helped her cope with the loss of her son and celebrate his life.

How I was supported by a Bliss volunteer - Sarah's story

December 16, 2016

Sarah's daughter Sophia was born by emergency c-section weighing 4.5 lbs. She received support from a Bliss volunteer on the neonatal unit.

Miles from home - Emily's story

December 09, 2016

When Emily suddenly found herself giving birth to her son Finlay hundreds of miles from home, she had no idea what to expect.

'Our other children kept us strong' - Louise's story

December 02, 2016

Louise's daughter Georgie was born at 24 weeks. Louise's family played their part in helping her through the experience.

Giving birth at 19 weeks - Sulu's story

November 25, 2016

Sulu lost her baby daughter when she was born premature at 19 weeks. Her friend created a precious footprint cast to always remind Sulu of Lilly.

A tale of triplets - Sally's story

November 18, 2016

Sixteen years ago Sally gave birth to triplets when she was 25 weeks pregnant. This is her story.

How family integrated care made us feel like parents - Monica's story

November 11, 2016

Monica and her husband Rishi were empowered to be fully involved in their daughter's care. Monica shares the benefits of this with us.

Torn between children - Nisha's story

November 04, 2016

How do you spend quality time with your children when one is in hospital and the other is at home? Nisha shares her story.

Inspired by baby Ben - Simon's story

October 21, 2016

Simon explains why his son inspired him to get involved with fundraising for Bliss.

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