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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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For my boy, Reuben - Aimee’s Full-Term Awareness Story

February 01, 2022

For Full-Term Awareness Month, Aimee writes to her son Reuben about her neonatal experience. Reuben was born at 38 weeks and three days with…
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Our experience with Group B Strep - Maria’s story

January 27, 2022

Maria gave birth to her son Leo at 41 weeks, and they went on to spend two weeks in the NICU. She shares her neonatal story via a blog post and…
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Bethan's RSV Story

January 19, 2022

Bethan explains what happened when her two daughters caught Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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“We focus on the positives and work out the negatives” - Kate’s Story

January 19, 2022

Kate had her baby boy William at 27 weeks and three days, after a stressful pregnancy. William finally came home four months after birth, and…
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Mothership - a short film by Sarah Lawton

January 14, 2022

After a relatively straightforward pregnancy and birth of her first daughter, Katie in 2013, Sarah became pregnant with quadruplets nine months…
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“My husband contacted Bliss to get me to talk to someone” - Caroline’s Story

January 13, 2022

Only three hours after Caroline’s son Jasper was born, he suffered a sudden unexpected postnatal collapse, and his NICU journey began. Thankfully,…
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“This experience has just made Leo more special and more loved” - Destiny’s Story

December 20, 2021

Destiny gave birth to her son Leonardo at 30 weeks and the following five weeks spent in the NICU were a rollercoaster. Leo now faces developmental…
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“You are their advocate, and you are doing enough” - Natalia’s story

December 20, 2021

When Noah was born at 24 weeks, what followed was a long period of critical care. Natalia’s one wish was that Noah would make it home in time for…
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Christmas on the neonatal unit - Ashleigh's Story

December 08, 2021

When Freddie was born eleven weeks early, Ashleigh and her husband Alex thought that they’d make it home in time for Christmas. However Freddie…
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“We got to meet our little Christmas miracle almost nine weeks earlier than expected” - Bonnie’s Christmas Story

December 07, 2021

Bonnie gave birth to her son Vinnie on Christmas Day 2020. Vinnie’s Mum and Dad had to navigate their NICU journey through COVID restrictions, but…
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“My baby was smaller than my hand, and it only proves how strong she is” - Sandra’s Story

December 02, 2021

Sandra was meant to be going on holiday to America, when by surprise her baby was born at 24 weeks. She hopes that her neonatal journey will reassure…
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Giving birth to twins outside of the hospital – Alicia’s Story

December 01, 2021

Alicia gave birth to twins at 26 weeks. Her first twin girl was born in the passenger seat of her partner’s car, and the second twin in a stationary…
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“Some people never meet their heroes; I gave birth to mine” - Pia’s Story

December 01, 2021

Pia didn’t expect to give birth to her third child at 27 weeks. Thanks to the amazing medical staff, Saoirse came home after three and a half months,…
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My baby and HIE - a poem by Abbie Vaughan-Giggins

November 29, 2021

Abbie has written a poem about her experience of having a baby who suffered with HIE.
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“Finding resources like Bliss and other parents in support groups has been a lifeline” - Sheelagh’s Story

November 25, 2021

Sheelagh gave birth to her daughter Rhea after a smooth pregnancy, but what followed was a long journey to bring her baby home, during the height of…
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“Not only did they look after our boy, but they also looked after us” - Roshni’s #MyNeonatalStory

November 16, 2021

Roshni gave birth to her son Ivan at 31 weeks, at the height of Covid restrictions. Both Roshni and Ivan faced many health complications during and…
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"I struggled with being both a neonatal mum and a mum to my toddler" - Liz's #MyNeonatalStory

November 11, 2021

Liz gave birth to her baby at 34-weeks by emergency c-section, but what followed was a stay on the SCBU, plagued by jaundice, difficulty establishing…
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“Take care of you, because you matter too.” - Sherry’s Story

November 10, 2021

When Sherry delivered her daughter Jevonne at 29 weeks, holding her daughter wasn’t what she envisioned it to be. She felt a whirlwind of emotions,…

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