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My son’s hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy diagnosis – Sal’s story

Posted on June 12, 2020

Sal describes the challenges her son faces as a result of his condition but how his school has helped his progress.
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“Finding resources like Bliss and other parents in support groups has been a lifeline” - Sheelagh’s Story

November 25, 2021

Sheelagh gave birth to her daughter Rhea after a smooth pregnancy, but what followed was a long journey to bring her baby home, during the height of…
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“Not only did they look after our boy, but they also looked after us” - Roshni’s #MyNeonatalStory

November 16, 2021

Roshni gave birth to her son Ivan at 31 weeks, at the height of Covid restrictions. Both Roshni and Ivan faced many health complications during and…
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"I struggled with being both a neonatal mum and a mum to my toddler" - Liz's #MyNeonatalStory

November 11, 2021

Liz gave birth to her baby at 34-weeks by emergency c-section, but what followed was a stay on the SCBU, plagued by jaundice, difficulty establishing…
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“Take care of you, because you matter too.” - Sherry’s Story

November 10, 2021

When Sherry delivered her daughter Jevonne at 29 weeks, holding her daughter wasn’t what she envisioned it to be. She felt a whirlwind of emotions,…
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85 days of change and worry - Natasha’s story #MyNeonatalStory

November 08, 2021

Natasha’s son Casen was born at 26 weeks with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and chronic lung disease. She describes the feelings of having a baby…
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“I recognised that I was blessed with the privilege of supporting a miracle.” – Shemayne’s Story

November 04, 2021

As a healthcare professional herself, Shemayne understood the requirements of her daughter’s treatment for Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC). She…
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Bliss policy manager wins BAPM award

October 27, 2021

We are delighted that the incredible efforts of our Policy, Research and Campaigns Manager, Josie Anderson, have been recognised with a BAPM Gopi…
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“Bliss was there for us when we felt out of our depth” – Jess' Story

October 25, 2021

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…
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“I never expected anything to go wrong.” - Bethany’s #MyNeonatalStory

October 20, 2021

Bethany describes the challenges that arose when her son was born premature and the incredible journey they have since taken on together.
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“We talk about Joel always” – Emily’s story

October 14, 2021

When Emily was expecting her fourth baby, she had no idea the pregnancy would result in devastating heartbreak. For Baby Loss Awareness Week, Emily…
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“I wish I’d had the courage to say that I’m not really fine” – Sarah’s story

October 06, 2021

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…
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“Seeing my son in an incubator was heartbreaking” – Sarah’s story

September 10, 2021

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…
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“People came to congratulate me on my baby, but I felt like a fraud” - Sarah’s story

September 03, 2021

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…
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"He was the biggest baby they had seen in NICU for a while" - Harriet's story

August 19, 2021

Harriet's baby was born full term at 42 weeks. Her son, Jensen, suffered from severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), which caused respiratory…
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“The Bliss Champions are unsung heroes” – Simon’s story

August 17, 2021

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…
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“The whole time in NICU felt like a daze” - Bowie’s story

August 12, 2021

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…
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“Reading about what Bliss were doing for families gave us comfort” - Michelle’s story

August 10, 2021

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…
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"It was undoubtedly the most difficult period of our lives" - Kirsty's story

July 27, 2021

After her baby was diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Kirsty gave birth at 28 weeks. Her daughter, Isabelle, weighed 1lb 5oz. In this…