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

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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Nina's Story Hero

Our light at the end of the tunnel - Nina's story

April 29, 2016

Sadly, Nina lost two babies before giving birth to Dexter at 23 weeks. Read her moving story about Dexter's early arrival and how he fought his way…

Annette's Story Hero

Why I nominated Bliss for my company's Charity of the Year - Annette's story

April 26, 2016

Bliss has been chosen to be WRc's Charity of the Year following a nomination from one of their members of staff, Annette. Read her story to see why…

Danielle's Story Hero

Guilt and prematurity - Danielle's story

April 19, 2016

Danielle explains the guilt she felt after giving birth prematurely, and other mums shouldn't blame themselves.

Lisa's Story Hero

My 30 weeker - Lisa's story

April 15, 2016

Lisa gave birth to her daughter at 30 weeks gestation late last year, and her world was turned upside down. Read her story here.

Sam's Story Hero

Life on the SCBU -Sam's story

April 05, 2016

Each and every member of staff on the SCBU are heroes. I owe them everything I have.

Gordon's Story Hero

Why I'm running the London Marathon for Bliss - Gordon's story

March 31, 2016

Gordon Baker, who is part of Bliss' London marathon team, explains why he is running to raise money for babies born premature or sick.

Stuart's Story Hero

Stuart's story

March 26, 2016

Millie is ten years old now and full of life – an ordinary little girl with an extraordinary story behind her!

Roxy's Story Hero

Roxy's story

March 18, 2016

Roxy went into labour with Joseph at 24 weeks, and has written a poem to express her thoughts and feelings.

Steve's Story Hero

Three pregnancies, three early arrivals - Steve's story

March 10, 2016

Steve Ashby from the Birmingham office of international law firm Gowling WLG nominated Bliss to be their national Charity of the Year for 2016.

Kelly And Grace Fleming�S Story Hero

Kelly and Grace's story

March 10, 2016

Bliss were chosen as A.A. Thornton & Co's charity of the year following a nomination from Ted Fleming, whose daughter-in-law gave birth prematurely…

Catherine's Story Hero

Why I give gifts to neonatal mums on Mother's Day - Catherine's story

March 02, 2016

Catherine volunteers for Bliss and works hard to provide gifts for them on Mothers Day, this is her story.

Emma's Story Hero

From midwife to mummy - Emma's story

February 26, 2016

Yasmin's Story Hero

Yasmin's story

February 23, 2016

On the year anniversary of her daughter's death,Yasmin has written a letter to her daughter, which she wanted to share.

Sarah's Story Hero

My pregnancy diary - Sarah's story

February 19, 2016

Sarah and her partner had tried for a long time to have a baby, when they finally got pregnant, things did not run smoothly

Stacey's Story Hero

My early labour - Stacey's story

February 13, 2016

Stacey's pregnancy was a breeze, until 28 weeks, when she went into labour. The weeks that followed were some of the hardest times of her life

Kat's Story Hero

Why I'm baking for Bliss - Kat's story

February 05, 2016

We are now channelling our grief into fundraising for Bliss a as they do a brilliant job in such difficult times for parents, families and friends.

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Sue, Cole and Taylor

January 29, 2016

Sue and her husband were delighted whey they discovered she was pregnant with twins, but their joy was short lived when Sue went into labour at just…

Stacey's Story Hero

My twin pregnancy - Stacey's story

January 29, 2016

Stacey became a proud mum to twins after along IVF journey, here she describes how their time on neonatal was worlds apart from what she expected

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