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Stories and features about babies born premature or sick, their families and the health professionals who care for them.

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“I’d literally stare at my son all night until his mum woke up and was with him” — Ryan's Story #NeonatalFeelings

Posted on November 07, 2024

For World Prematurity Day this year, Ryan shares how he struggled with his mental health after bringing his son home from the NICU.
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“It’s okay to feel scared and confused, or even angry” - Tim’s story

May 23, 2022

Tim shares his experience of having two sons born premature, at 26+6 weeks. Thomas and Luke spent nearly four months at the Hull Royal Infirmary but…
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“Hearing stories from other parents gave us hope” - Grace and Natalie’s story

May 19, 2022

Grace and Natalie had their triplets Alice, Albert and Arthur in January 2022 at 35 weeks. They spent ten days in their local neonatal unit in Kent.
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“We tried to be as involved as we could be” - Shanice’s story

April 21, 2022

Shanice’s baby boy Jeremiah-John was born at 28 weeks. Since his birth, he has fought through Hydrops Fetalis as well as various other medical…
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“I know time will heal me” - Charlotte’s story

April 06, 2022

Charlotte shares her experience of being a midwife and having a premature baby. She spent 105 days in the NICU with her son Teddy, who was born at 23…
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“I wish that I had reached out for help at the time” – Thomas’ Story

April 05, 2022

Thomas shares his experience as a young parent with a baby born at 25 weeks and four days. Thomas had to navigate working while his baby was in a…
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“Bliss really helped me and my husband” - Emma’s story

March 31, 2022

When Emma's baby boy Campbell was born at 39 weeks, she didn't expect to have a traumatic birth. She kindly shares how she navigated their NICU…
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“Motherhood is a beautiful feeling” - Mubeen’s story

March 25, 2022

Mubeen shares her experience of having premature twins born at 32 weeks in Burnley General Hospital.
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Three lessons I learnt going through tricky times – Hannah’s Story

March 09, 2022

Hannah shares some important lessons she learned after giving birth to her baby born at 27 weeks and three days, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“Even three years down the line I still hate the winter period and RSV season” - Natasha’s RSV Story

March 08, 2022

Natasha's son was born five weeks early in the Autumn of 2018. Four weeks later, he developed a cold, which turned out to be RSV.
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“We almost lost him to RSV” - Harriett’s Story

March 03, 2022

Stanley was born at 27 weeks and spent 53 days in NICU. Harriett was so happy to bring him home, but her world was turned upside down nine days later…
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“I didn’t feel like a mum” - Katie’s story

March 01, 2022

Content warning: baby loss. Katie gave birth to two twins, Jude and Ava-Rose, at 23 weeks. Jude sadly passed away, and Ava-Rose spent five months in…
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“Reading the stories on the Bliss website helped me to feel less alone” - Jasmine’s story

February 24, 2022

When Jasmine’s son Tobias was born at full-term during the pandemic, after a smooth pregnancy, she didn’t expect him to have to go to the NICU.…
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Trust your maternal instincts” - Mina’s RSV and Bronchiolitis story

February 22, 2022

Mina shares her experience of having a premature daughter who suffered bronchiolitis, pneumonia and other lung infections.
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“I know you will hurt, but you will dig deep, you will find the strength and you will find your path” - Jessica’s story

February 18, 2022

Jessica shares her experience about when her daughter Hettie was diagnosed with grade three HIE shortly after birth. Jessica was warned that she was…
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“It feels lonely going through a bad birth” - Megan’s Full-Term Story

February 16, 2022

Megan tells us her experience about having a full-term baby born at 39 weeks, who suffered from severe meconium aspiration and needed to be placed on…
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“Bliss provided helpful information on RSV” - Lata’s RSV Story

February 10, 2022

Lata shares with us her experience with RSV after having three babies who were all born prematurely.
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“I have found GBS Support vital for understanding the infection” - Danielle’s Story

February 08, 2022

Danielle’s son Henry was born on 3 September 2018 at 40 weeks and three days, weighing 8lb 11oz. He was very poorly with Group B Strep and sepsis but…
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“No one really tells you about full-term babies being born so poorly or needing the NICU to save their lives” - Amy’s story

February 04, 2022

Amy has given birth to two babies born full-term but poorly. She tells us about her traumatic birth story and neonatal journey with her eldest…

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