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“Having accommodation helped us keep some form of normality in our lives.” – Carla’s story #FamiliesKeptApart

Posted on July 01, 2024

As part of our accommodation campaign, #FamiliesKeptApart, Carla shares how vital having a place to stay was when her baby was born at 25 weeks weighing 1lb and 10oz.

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Managing paternity leave – James’ story

February 22, 2019

Dads are only entitled to two weeks paternity leave - even if their child is born poorly. James explains why extending paternity leave is needed.

Three times the fun – Alex’s story

February 01, 2019

Alex and Charlotte were over the moon when they found out they were having triplets but knew that it was going to be a challenge.

How I’m helping to keep babies and parents together – Susanna’s story

January 24, 2019

After experiencing the heartbreak of being separated from her daughter in neonatal care, Susanna was inspired to take action.

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The night I almost lost my son and partner to sepsis – Mitchell’s story

January 18, 2019

Mitchell’s son Louis was born at 32 weeks. He shares his experience of nearly losing his son and partner to sepsis.

How I remember my angel baby – Lemara’s story

December 14, 2018

Lemara shares how she honours her daughter's memory by buying Christmas gifts and donating them to charity.

How to get through Christmas on the neonatal unit – Rachel’s story

December 07, 2018

Rachel's son spent 31 weeks in hospital. She shares her top tips for getting through the Christmas season on the neonatal unit.

Seeking help for my mental health after the neonatal unit – Liz’s story

November 22, 2018

Liz' daughter was born at 28 weeks. She shares how her neonatal journey affected her mental health.

‘After overcoming enormous hurdles; it ends up being small things that trip you up' – Peter’s story

November 13, 2018

Peter's twins were born at 29 week. He shares how he and his wife found different ways to manage.

‘My brain was trying to feel two opposite emotions at exactly the same time’ – Kelly’s story

November 13, 2018

Kelly's twins Henry and Stanley were born premature at 32+6 weeks. Sadly Henry died. Kelly shares how this affected her mental health.

‘We put mental health too far down our list of priorities in neonatal care’ – Mel’s story

November 13, 2018

Mel's daughter Amaya was born premature and how Amaya's long-term complications impacted her own mental health.

‘I wish I'd known it's okay to admit you are struggling as a dad’ - Tony’s story

November 13, 2018

Tony's twins were born premature. He explains why it's so important for dads to take care of themselves too.

‘We felt like no one else knew how we felt’ – Nikki’s story

November 13, 2018

Nikki's gave birth to her twins at 27+5 weeks. She describes how isolating the experience made her feel.

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Seeing my daughter intubated – Gemma’s story

November 09, 2018

Gemma's daughter was born by emergency c-section at 29+2 weeks. She shares her experience of watching her daughter be intubated.

A letter to our neonatal staff- Sarra Hoy

November 06, 2018

Bliss Scotland Ambassador Sarra Hoy shares a letter she wrote to unit staff after her son was discharged from hospital.

The loss of twins – Patience’s story

November 02, 2018

Sadly one of Patience's twins passed away shortly after birth. 14 months later, her surviving twin lost her own battle.

Going into labour while my husband was on holiday – Oonagh’s story

October 26, 2018

Oonagh shares her experience of going into labour while her husband was on holiday and how her friend Charleigh stepped in to be her birthing partner.

Staying in hospital accommodation – Ashleigh and Josh’s story

October 19, 2018

Ashleigh and Josh were able to stay in hospital accommodation when their son Alfie was born early. Here Ashleigh recalls the experience.

The legacy of our stillbirth – Jess’ story

October 09, 2018

Sadly, Jess’ son Leo was stillborn at 37 weeks. Jess shares the story of how losing Leo impacted her anxiety and subsequent pregnancies.

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