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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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Trusting yourself about your baby's movements - Natasha's story

November 03, 2017

Natasha gave birth to her baby Harper at 36+6 weeks by emergency c-section, after finding out she had a rare condition called a True Knot.

Looking back at our time in NICU - Kate's story

October 27, 2017

Kate had a premature baby almost two years ago. Here, she reflects on her feelings, and what it was like to have a premature baby.

My wife battled cancer while my daughter was in SCBU - Paul's story

October 26, 2017

Paul's wife Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer at her 20 week scan. Due to her condition, they decided to induce at 35 weeks.

'You never never imagine you will be one of those statistics' - Leigh-Ann's story

October 20, 2017

Leigh-Ann developed severe pre-eclampsia during her pregnancy resulting in her baby arriving at 33 weeks via emergency c-section.

Why I became a Community Ambassador for Bliss - Ellen's story

October 19, 2017

Ellen was born at 25 weeks, sadly her twin Elliot passed away a few days after birth. Find out why she became a Community Ambassador for Bliss.

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2017 - Fiona's story

October 13, 2017

Fiona was so excited when she found out she was having twins. Sadly, at her 20 week scan she found out one of them, Innes, would not make it.

What NICU is like for full-term parents - Lyn's story

October 11, 2017

More than half of the babies who spend time on the neonatal unit are born full term but sick. Lyn's story is just one of these.

The Bliss Baby Charter explained

October 10, 2017

What is the Bliss Baby Charter and what difference does it make to my baby?

Parent-to-parent - how to ask for help

October 10, 2017

It's important to remember that you can, and should, ask for help if you need it. Here we share other parents tips on asking for help.

The struggle to bond with my baby - Millie's story

October 06, 2017

Millie talks about the struggle to bond with her baby on the neonatal unit and how this affected her.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) - Sarah and Heidi's story

October 05, 2017

Sarah shares the story of her daughter Heidi who was deprived of oxygen shortly after birth – a condition called HIE.

Our boys' early arrival - Angela's story

September 22, 2017

Angela had a difficult pregnancy and eventually gave birth to twins at 27 weeks.

Full term and on the SCBU - Joanna's story

September 15, 2017

Joanna's son was born full term at 40+1 weeks. Shortly after his birth he had problems breathing and was taken to the special care baby unit.

Four stays on the neonatal unit - Polly's story

September 08, 2017

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.

Life after ROP - Gigi's story

August 31, 2017

Gigi gave birth to Alejandro at 24+1 weeks. At two weeks old, after a failed surgery, Alejandro lost his sight.

'Having four other children at home I felt torn' - Helen's story

August 31, 2017

Having older children at home can be difficult when your baby is in neonatal care. Helen shares her experience.

A dad's view of the SCBU - James' story

August 25, 2017

James' partner Kim gave birth to their son Frey at 30+6 weeks. This is a story from a dad's perspective.

Letting our little girl go - Hannah's story

August 18, 2017

Hannah and her partner were so excited to find out they were having a baby girl. Sadly, Mia passed away shortly after her birth.

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