Your stories

When my baby stopped breathing - Louise's story

October 21, 2016

Louise's son Blake was born at 30 weeks by emergency c-section, and then stopped breathing.

Two journeys through NICU - Josie's story

October 14, 2016

Both of Josie's children needed neonatal care after they were born.

'All we could do was make the most of the time we had left' - Donna's story

October 07, 2016

Donna's daughter was born at 22 weeks and sadly lost her battle with kidney failure.

Our rollercoaster journey through the neonatal unit - Lorraine's story

September 30, 2016

Lorraine's son Harry was born at by emergency c-section at 31 weeks. Here she remembers their rollercoaster journey through neonatal care.

Our experience of hospital readmission - Wenna's story

September 22, 2016

Wenna's twins were born prematurely at 32 weeks, leaving hospital after a four week stay. Sadly both girls would soon be back in hospital.

One tough pregnancy - Kelly's story

September 16, 2016

Kelly's longed-for pregnancy turned out to involve an ovarian cyst, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia, along with her husband being deployed to…

Living with PND - Lauren's story

September 09, 2016

There is no shame in suffering with PND, it is more common than you realise. Getting help allowed me to become myself again, to develop a better bond…

My son's heart defect and surgery - Vicki's story

August 31, 2016

After Vicki's son Elijah was born at 38 + 3 weeks, he was diagnosed with a serious heart defect that needed surgery. Here, Vicki tells the story of…

Leanne and Ese-May's story

August 19, 2016

Leanne's daughter was born at 28 weeks by emergency c-section after Leanne had been diagnosed with pre eclampsia. Here she tells their story.

Cristina and Joylen's story

August 15, 2016

Having a premature baby can be overwhelming, but they are stronger that we can imagine.

Helen and Isabella's story

August 05, 2016

Helen's daughter was born at 32 weeks gestation. Here she shares Isabella's journey from birth, through hospital care and then being able to come…

Tiffany and Alice's story

August 03, 2016

I realised that other parents might feel like me. This allowed me to open up to other mums.

Parent-to-parent: supporting your partner

July 29, 2016

Being a parent of a premature or sick baby on the neonatal unit is an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes, you may wonder what to do, how to feel and…

10 things you can do for your baby on the neonatal unit

July 29, 2016

Sometimes on the neonatal unit it can feel like the doctors and nurses are the ones looking after your baby, but there are lots of ways you can and…

Ed, Jacob and Kate's story

July 29, 2016

Ed and Kate's son Jacob was born premature three months premature, spending 74 days in hospital. Now, Jacob's dad is taking on RideLondon to raise…

Neonatal care in Wales - Victoria's story

July 15, 2016

Victoria's twin boys were born at 34 weeks. Here she shares her thoughts on the neonatal care she received in Wales.

Joe and Emily's story

July 08, 2016

Julie and Isaac's story

July 01, 2016

We have a real miracle boy in our lives now, and he brings so much joy to everyone that knows him.