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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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113 days in neonatal care - Zoe's story

April 28, 2017

Zoe gave birth to her baby boy after 28 weeks. Her son spend 113 days in neonatal care before coming home.

Eight ways to help someone with a baby in neonatal care

April 27, 2017

Two mums of premature babies share their top tips on lending a hand to someone with a baby in neonatal care.

'The excitement and joy turned to guilt and fear' -Stephanie's story

April 21, 2017

Stephanie couldn't wait to become a mum. When she went into spontaneous labour at 24 weeks, her world came crashing down.

Fighting infection - Laura's story

April 07, 2017

At 28 weeks Laura gave birth to her daughter Holly. Holly developed an infection and then was diagnosed with chronic lung disease.

'The pain I felt was both emotional and physical' - Kim's story

March 31, 2017

Kim was overjoyed to find out she was having twins. Sadly, Kim suffered complications and lost one of her twins during the pregnancy.

Growing up premature - Isabelle's Story

March 24, 2017

Now ten year's old, Isabelle reflects on the stories she's heard about her birth and tells us about what she's been up to since.

Feed and grow - Paisley's story

March 17, 2017

Paisley's son Ewan was struggling to gain weight during her pregnancy. On the neonatal unit Ewan had one major task - to feed and grow.

Almost giving birth on my wedding day - Carla's story

March 10, 2017

Carla's big day was almost called off when they she began to experience bleeding six days before the wedding.

The impact of TTTS - Lynsay's story

March 03, 2017

Lynsay was diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) during her pregnancy, and her twins were born at just over 27 weeks gestation.

'We know our son is watching over his twin' - Nicki's story

February 24, 2017

Nicki's twin sons Henry and Archie were born prematurely at 23 weeks gestation. Sadly, Archie passed away in hospital.

Feeding our premature baby - George's story

February 17, 2017

For the next 39 days we lived and breathed the NICU. We now fully understand why nurses are referred to as angels.

The best Valentine's present ever - Laura's story

February 10, 2017

Laura recalls her son Jack's first 89 days in hospital before coming home on Valentine's Day.

Losing our son and carrying on for his brother - Matt's story

February 03, 2017

Matt's twin sons, Sam and Harry, were born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation. Sadly, Sam passed away in hospital.

Six months in hospital - Maxine's story

January 27, 2017

When I did finally see her I couldn't believe my eyes. There were more wires than baby, and she could fit perfectly in my hand. But she was beautiful.

'There's no greater gift than a baby' - Emma's story

January 20, 2017

Emma and Mark's baby son Stanley was born at 32 weeks. Emma tells their story, and pays tribute to the excellent neonatal care they received.

Returning to NICU after baby loss - Becky's story

January 13, 2017

Bliss volunteer Becky sadly lost her first child. This impacted her pregnancy with daughter Amelia, who was born at 31 weeks.

Transfers and our journey home - Louise's story

January 06, 2017

Jaime was born at 28 weeks and had to be transferred to another hospital to receive the care she needed.

Why I'm campaigning for extended maternity leave - Lauren's story

December 30, 2016

Lauren's daughter Alexa was born at 25 weeks. Lauren recalls how the experience inspired her to campaign to extend maternity leave.

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