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In response to COVID-19, neonatal units across the UK began introducing restrictions to parental access. At Bliss, we campaigned tirelessly for neonatal units to protect…
The neonatal unit at Frimley Park Hospital was the third to gain official Bliss Baby Charter accreditation for delivering high quality family-centred care.
For World Prematurity Day, Rebecca speaks about how felt she had to choose between her baby on the ward and her eldest at home, but neither choice felt right.
Hannah shares her experience of having a baby born prematurely, as a disabled mum. Her baby boy Kohan was born at 34 weeks and is now eight months old.
Find out more about The Warm Bundle from the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, the recipients of 'Project of the Year' as part of the Bliss Neonatal Excellence…
Here is the latest guidance about COVID-19 for parents with a baby on the neonatal unit.
We often hear that parents find it hard to know how to look after their baby on the neonatal unit. But what are the benefits of being involved? And what do other parents…
Premature and sick babies undergo many medical procedures that can cause them some discomfort. As your baby’s parents, you are the best people to balance this with a…
Whilst on the unit, you should be supported to become an expert in caring for your baby.
Paige and Kieran's son Arthur was born at 30 weeks and spent 47 days in NICU. In their story, Paige offers her advice to other parents going through a NICU journey.
When Vin’s second premature baby boy spent his first Christmas in NICU after being born at 25 weeks, it was hope that kept the family going.
St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, was the highest scoring neonatal unit to be assessed by the Bliss Baby Charter team in 2019.
Sal describes the challenges her son faces as a result of his condition but how his school has helped his progress.
WaterWipes® announced the two UK winners of the fourth annual Pure Foundation Fund, which celebrates the achievements of healthcare professionals working in maternity,…
After a difficult pregnancy, Beth's son Kai was born full term, during lockdown. Sadly, Kai needed care in NICU. His stay in NICU was made even more difficult because of…
Find out how to feed your premature or sick baby expressed milk or formula in a bottle.
The latest MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report examining perinatal deaths in 2020 has found that while neonatal mortality has reduced by 17% since 2013,…
Despite complications, mother of one, Monique, took all the turns of her pregnancy and birth in her stride.
Through pictures of their time on the NICU, Aimee tells the story of her neonatal journey after her son Jax, born at 37 weeks, was diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary…
Leah's son Toby was born at 30 weeks. She describes what it felt like leaving him after she'd been discharged.
Find out more about what neonatal herpes is, the signs to look out for in your baby, and the treatments available.
How do you spend quality time with your children when one is in hospital and the other is at home? Nisha shares her story.
As part of our campaign, #FamiliesKeptApart, Ashley illustrates why it was so important to stay on the unit with her baby.
Looking after yourself, your relationships, and your other needs can help to support your mental health on the neonatal unit. Find out more about how to do this on this…
Jo talks about what it was like to see her baby on CPAP and how she learned to cope with it.
After their daughter's bowel perforated, Kati and her husband were shocked to learn she needed a colostomy. Here Kati shares her experience of what her family went…
Jessica shares her experience about when her daughter Hettie was diagnosed with grade three HIE shortly after birth. Jessica was warned that she was unlikely to survive,…
