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When preparing to take your premature or sick baby home from the neonatal unit, there are a few things you will need to consider when travelling by car.
When you come home from the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby, you may not know where to go for support. Find out more here.
You may want to know when you will be able to go home from the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby.
Find out more about follow-up appointments and adjusting to life with your premature or sick baby after leaving the neonatal unit.
Charlotte describes what it was like being transferred by ambulance to three different hospitals as doctors looked for a unit which was able to treat her baby’s rare…
When Sophie was 24, she gave birth to a baby, Tabitha, weighing 15 ounces. This is the advice she would give to her younger self at the beginning of her neonatal journey.
300 miles from home and her husband, BBC Journalist Victoria Fritz went from breaking news to her waters breaking. Here she shares what happened when she went into early…
Victoria describes life in the parallel universe that is a NICU and parents’ accommodation far from home, and how it stays with you long after you've left the unit.
Natalie's daughter Anya was born at 26 weeks. She describes taking Anya home from the neonatal unit, only for them to return to hospital a year later.
After a difficult full term birth, Sarah was left with PTSD and anxiety.
Suzanne describes how worries over her IVF treatment, followed by a distressing birth, amplified her anxiety
When Jade was born 3 months early 38 years ago, the doctors doubted if she would make it. Not only did she survive, but she has gone on to live a very full and…
Becca's waters broke unexpectedly at 26 weeks, this is the story of her pregnancy and the experience of being transferred to a hospital 100 miles away.
After asking for two embryos to be transferred, against her doctor’s recommendation, Gemma felt responsible when becoming pregnant with twins led to complications.
Donna’s daughter coped well with 8 weeks in neonatal care, but catching bronchiolitis twice in quick succession prompted a much more difficult time in paediatric…
Bliss campaigns to ensure babies' voices are at the heart of decision-making and their best interests are always put first. Here you can find out about some of our…
The digital revolution is here! Host your own charity livestream or gaming event to support babies born premature or sick.
Suzanne describes the support she received from healthcare professionals during an emotional and isolating time.
Find out more about what necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is, the signs to look out for in your baby, and the treatment available.
This information is for parents who have been told that their baby will need surgery for necrotising enterocolitis (NEC).
Elizabeth describes how she is adjusting to social isolation in order to stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak and shares the wisdom her neonatal experience has given…
Bliss is committed to supporting health professionals. This section includes best practice, relevant resources and events.
As a lone parent, Karise felt especially alone on the NICU, until a Bliss Champion offered her support.
Bliss aims to support healthcare professionals and families during periods surrounding grief and loss during bereavement. We work in partnership with other organisations…
This Baby Loss Awareness Week, help us break the silence around pregnancy and baby loss.
This section is dedicated to future conferences and training events. These events are not endorsed or supported by Bliss, however, we hope that they may be of interest…
When you need someone to talk to, we're here. Our Bliss Champion volunteers are available for a one-to-one conversation via video call.
New research by Bliss and Sands shows bereavement support for parents whose babies die in neonatal services is worryingly inconsistent and under-resourced.
Information for families of babies born premature or sick about child benefits and grants.
If you're on a low income and have had a baby born premature or sick, take a look at where you might be able to find support.
