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Katy describes her experience of hand expressing, using a breast pump, formula and breast feeding as she did whatever she could to help her baby put on weight.
Babies born premature or sick often have different nutritional needs. Find out more about the different types of nutrition that your baby might be fed in neonatal care.
The neonatal unit at Frimley Park Hospital was the third to gain official Bliss Baby Charter accreditation for delivering high quality family-centred care.
St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, was the highest scoring neonatal unit to be assessed by the Bliss Baby Charter team in 2019.
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…
Giorgia's son Arlo was born 11 weeks premature during the height of the pandemic. She explains how the parental restrictions and neonatal experience have impacted her…
With George being a full term baby, Rosie did not expect him to end up in NICU. Here, Rosie tells her birth story, how she and her family dealt with NICU, and the…
Nothing is certain or reassuring when you’re told your baby is going to arrive early and will probably be in neonatal intensive care.
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…
Sam's eldest son was born full term and needed special care in NICU. Due to her son's condition, he was sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital, 110 miles from where Sam…
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…
These charities and organisations can provide information and support to help with feeding and infant nutrition.
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…
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,…
When Anna’s triplet daughters were born at 28 + 4 weeks of gestation, Kate, Holly and Jessica were admitted to NICU.
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.
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,…
Two of Sophie’s children were born at full-term and admitted to NICU. In her story, she compares her two experiences of being on the unit, firstly with her eldest son…
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…
Find out how to continue with milk feeds and what other drinks you can offer you baby when weaning.
Despite complications, mother of one, Monique, took all the turns of her pregnancy and birth in her stride.
Find out more about what neonatal herpes is, the signs to look out for in your baby, and the treatments available.
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.
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…
WaterWipes® announced the two UK winners of the fourth annual Pure Foundation Fund, which celebrates the achievements of healthcare professionals working in maternity,…
Find out more about your choices in your baby’s care and procedures on the neonatal unit.
Rebecca shares her experience of having a baby girl born at 30+2 weeks, and how it impacted her mental health.
For Full Term Awareness Month, Hannah shares her story of how her baby girl Maggie, ended up in NICU with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome.
