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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.
Bliss is proud to have been working together with Medela for over a decade now.
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
These charities and organisations can provide information and support to help with feeding and infant nutrition.
There are many organisations who can offer support and information about your legal rights and entitlements relating to a range of things from parental leave to hospital…
Find out more about different respiratory conditions including RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) and Bronchiolitis.
For Baby Loss Awareness Week Sarah writes about the long-term emotional impact of losing her baby son to an inoperable heart condition shortly after birth.
When Emily was expecting her fourth baby, she had no idea the pregnancy would result in devastating heartbreak. For Baby Loss Awareness Week, Emily writes about losing…
Bethany describes the challenges that arose when her son was born premature and the incredible journey they have since taken on together.
When Jess’ son Caleb was born prematurely in June this year, the support Jess received from Bliss meant she felt some comfort and reassurance during those lonely nights…
We are delighted that the incredible efforts of our Policy, Research and Campaigns Manager, Josie Anderson, have been recognised with a BAPM Gopi Menon Award.
We know that high-quality information is essential for families who have a baby or babies in neonatal care.
As a healthcare professional herself, Shemayne understood the requirements of her daughter’s treatment for Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC). She shares details about how…
