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Monica and her husband Rishi were empowered to be fully involved in their daughter's care. Monica shares the benefits of this with us.
In September 2019 we awarded 11 bursaries to NHS researchers to attend the 3rd Congress of joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS 2019). We also hosted a dinner to…
Nothing is certain or reassuring when you’re told your baby is going to arrive early and will probably be in neonatal intensive care.
Just before Christmas, four years ago, I was seven months pregnant. My husband and I were looking forward to the holidays. It was due to be our last Christmas together…
Four of Polly's six children received special care following their birth. This led her to develop a product to help parents bond with their babies.
110 days is a long time to spend in hospital. Coralina remembers what that time was like for her family.
Find out more about your choices in your baby’s care and procedures on the neonatal unit.
Laura recalls her son Jack's first 89 days in hospital before coming home on Valentine's Day.
The unexpected, premature birth of Cristina's son Joylen meant they both needed to be in hospital at a time when many of us are at home with our families. Here Cristina…
Samantha's daughter Abbie was born at 38 weeks after experiencing reduced movements towards the end of her pregnancy. For Full Term Awareness Month, she shares her…
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, and is now a…
After a stressful birth, Hannah was heartbroken to learn her baby was having breathing problems.
Feeding a 23-weeker is certainly a daunting prospect, whether it is with a tube or bottle. Liz shares some of the challenges she and her partner faced and tips for…
When Jasmine found out her son would need surgery immediately after birth, she had to prepare for a difficult journey ahead.
Melissa's son Henry was born prematurely at 24 weeks gestation in 2014. Here, she recalls her son's 126 days in neonatal care before he was able to come home.
This page talks about what our weaning information covers and things to be aware of if your baby was born premature or sick.
Emma's son, Freddie, was born at 41 weeks. When Freddie was born, he was not breathing and had seizures. He was diagnosed with HIE and needed emergency care in the…
Donna’s daughter coped well with 8 weeks in neonatal care, but catching bronchiolitis twice in quick succession prompted a much more difficult time in paediatric…
Dolly shares her experience of having a premature baby born at 31 weeks, and how special it was when she kissed him for the first time.
This information is for parents who have been told that their baby will need surgery for necrotising enterocolitis (NEC).
When few people outside neonatal units can easily understand your experience, Melanie describes how uniquely strong friendships can develop between the parents inside…
This page talks about the different members of the neonatal care team, and provides some suggestions for questions you can ask them about your baby's care.
Find out about the latest achievements from research Bliss has supported.
Breast pumps are a useful way of helping you to express milk for your baby. We have some top tips for how to express using a pump here.
Katherine gave birth to her daughter Eva eleven days late. Eva had problems breathing and developed Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn.
Mark's daughter Aurora was born premature at 32+2 weeks. Here, Mark describes his experience of being a dad to a premature baby.
Ahead of World Prematurity Day, Chris reflects on his experience as a dad who had a baby boy born prematurely. In his story, he shares what practical and emotional…
