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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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Andrew's Story Hero

Andrew's story

August 26, 2015

Neve was born at 27 weeks gestation, weighing just 1lb 12oz. She was born by emergency caesarean section after my wife, Rey, developed pre-eclampsia…

Billie's Story Hero

Billie's story

August 20, 2015

Lauren's Story Hero

The ups and downs of NICU - Lauren's story

August 13, 2015

Sam's Story Hero

Sam's story

August 06, 2015

Seek support from others - you aren’t alone. There are organisations like Bliss who can help​, other parents who are going through the same as you.

Georgia's Story Hero

Why I became a Bliss volunteer - Georgia's story

July 30, 2015

I was only 18 years old when Scarlett was born. My friends had just started at university, and I was a single mum, so I felt very lonely. As much as…

Ellie's Story Hero

Ellie's story

July 24, 2015

Gianna's Story Hero

My daughter's battle with meconium aspiration - Gianna's story

July 11, 2015

Shauna's Story Hero

Shauna's story

July 03, 2015

Charlotte's Story Hero

Charlotte's story

June 25, 2015

When Charlotte Jones found out that she was pregnant, she expected a hassle free birth, and a healthy, happy baby. But a memorable first cuddle with…

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Alex and Bradley

June 19, 2015

A scan at 29 weeks revealed Alex's son was in great distress, her amniotic fluid was low and he had an abnormal heart rate

Emma's Story Hero

Two preemies in two years - Emma's story

June 11, 2015

Sarah And Matthew's Story Hero

Life with triplets - Sarah and Matthew's story

June 05, 2015

Kirsty's Story Hero

Kirsty's story

May 28, 2015

Lydia's Story Hero

Coping with HIE - Lydia's story

May 22, 2015

Lydia Ismail's pregnancy was straightforward, but after she went into labour naturally at 41 weeks things didn't go to plan.

Joanna's Story Hero

Our nine year wait for twins - Joanna's story

May 15, 2015

Lisa's Story Hero

Surviving PPROM - Lisa's story

May 08, 2015

Richard's Marathon Story Hero

Richard's marathon story

April 30, 2015

While our first visit to neonatal care was completely overwhelming, our second and third visits were like returning to family.

Kelly's Story Hero

My neonatal diary - Kelly's story

April 24, 2015

Spending time on the neonatal unit can be incredibly traumatic for parents, but Kelly remembers every second of it.

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