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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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85 days of change and worry - Natasha’s story #MyNeonatalStory

November 08, 2021

Natasha’s son Casen was born at 26 weeks with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and chronic lung disease. She describes the feelings of having a baby…
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“I recognised that I was blessed with the privilege of supporting a miracle.” – Shemayne’s Story

November 04, 2021

As a healthcare professional herself, Shemayne understood the requirements of her daughter’s treatment for Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC). She…
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Bliss policy manager wins BAPM award

October 27, 2021

We are delighted that the incredible efforts of our Policy, Research and Campaigns Manager, Josie Anderson, have been recognised with a BAPM Gopi…
Jess and Caleb

“Bliss was there for us when we felt out of our depth” – Jess' Story

October 25, 2021

When Jess’ son Caleb was born prematurely in June this year, the support Jess received from Bliss meant she felt some comfort and reassurance during…
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“I never expected anything to go wrong.” - Bethany’s #MyNeonatalStory

October 20, 2021

Bethany describes the challenges that arose when her son was born premature and the incredible journey they have since taken on together.
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“We talk about Joel always” – Emily’s story

October 14, 2021

When Emily was expecting her fourth baby, she had no idea the pregnancy would result in devastating heartbreak. For Baby Loss Awareness Week, Emily…
Sarah

“I wish I’d had the courage to say that I’m not really fine” – Sarah’s story

October 06, 2021

For Baby Loss Awareness Week Sarah writes about the long-term emotional impact of losing her baby son to an inoperable heart condition shortly after…
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“Seeing my son in an incubator was heartbreaking” – Sarah’s story

September 10, 2021

Sarah’s baby, Jax, spent 60 days in NICU and the experience greatly affected her mental health, but the amazing support she received from the…
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“People came to congratulate me on my baby, but I felt like a fraud” - Sarah’s story

September 03, 2021

When Sarah found herself in NICU with her second baby, Freya, it was a new and frightening experience made harder by the fact that other parents were…

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