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After a difficult pregnancy, Beth's son Kai was born full term, during lockdown. Sadly, Kai needed care in NICU. His stay in NICU was made even more difficult because of…
I found out I was pregnant mid-May 2020, right in the heart of a pandemic, when my husband had just left for Afghanistan.
Shannon's daughter, Senara, was born a week past her due date suffered a shoulder dystocia during birth. Here, Shannon discusses her NICU experience and how she coped…
Casey's son, Alfie, was born full term weighing 8 pounds 5oz. Sadly he suffered from HIE and his brain was starved of oxygen for over 20 minutes. Here, Casey talks about…
After giving birth at 37 weeks, following a pregnancy with no issues, Danielle and her family did not expect for her son to need care in NICU. Here, Danielle talks about…
Bliss Baby Charter webinars provide the opportunity to spotlight and discuss certain areas featured in the Baby Charter principles.
Make a difference to the lives of babies born premature or sick by organising a bake sale at work.
Make a difference to the lives of babies born premature or sick by organising a bake sale at your school.
Bronchiolitis is a common infection that can affect babies and young children. Find out more information about how it is treated and what you can do to help.
Becoming a dad and welcoming a baby into the world should be one of the happiest moments in life. But for dads whose babies start life in neonatal care, those positive…
Ellie's son, Xander, was born full term during the COVID-19 pandemic, in June 2020. After Xander experienced seizures, he needed special care in NICU. Unfortunately, due…
Bliss is proud to work in partnership with other charities and professional organisations on the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) for Pregnancy and Baby Loss.
Michelle had five IVF attempts in order to get pregnant with her daughter, Audrey, who came from her final embryo. Audrey was born 14 weeks early and was in NICU for 131…
For Father's Day, Carl shares his advice and thoughts to other dads who have a neonatal experience.
Sian's son, Gethin, was born full term and suffered from HIE. He stayed in NICU for a month, where all the other babies were premature. Here, Sian talks about how the…
When Bryony's son, Elias, needed neonatal care, the experience was made even more difficult, as COVID-19 restrictions meant that Bryony and her partner could not visit…
Sam's eldest son was born full term and needed special care in NICU. Due to her son's condition, he was sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital, 110 miles from where Sam…
Emma's son, Freddie, was born at 41 weeks. When Freddie was born, he was not breathing and had seizures. He was diagnosed with HIE and needed emergency care in the…
Find the latest guidance for parents about money, work and COVID-19.
After her baby was diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Kirsty gave birth at 28 weeks. Her daughter, Isabelle, weighed 1lb 5oz. In this blog, Kirsty describes…
Michelle and her husband, Matt, have had two children who needed care in NICU. She says the experience was an emotional rollercoaster that she will never forget.
For a parent who’s already had one child, having a second baby who needs neonatal care can feel like becoming a parent all over again says NICU mum Bowie.
When Simon and Gen’s baby, Jacob, was born premature little did they realise it would be the start of a long journey in NICU. During this time Simon says the visits they…
Harriet's baby was born full term at 42 weeks. Her son, Jensen, suffered from severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), which caused respiratory problems. Here, Harriet…
When Sarah found herself in NICU with her second baby, Freya, it was a new and frightening experience made harder by the fact that other parents were able to take their…
Sarah’s baby, Jax, spent 60 days in NICU and the experience greatly affected her mental health, but the amazing support she received from the maternity staff, NICU…
If you have been told you might have a premature or sick baby, you may want to find information and support. These organisations provide support during and after…
Parents often tell us that having a baby on the neonatal unit can impact their mental health. Here are some organisations who provide support and information
