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“Being in the neonatal unit felt wrong” George and Sabrina’s story #FullTermFeb

January 27, 2026

George’s baby Sabrina was born full term at 39+6, but her oxygen levels dropped soon after birth and she was moved to special care. Those first days…
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‘People always ask me how early he was or his adjusted age.’ Sophie and Theo’s story #FullTermFeb

January 27, 2026

Sophie had a straightforward pregnancy and labour, so when Theo was born at 41+4 weeks and quickly admitted to NICU, it was the last thing her and…
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“Alongside the grief came guilt – guilt that he was full‑term yet still ended up in the NICU.” Georgina and Jesse's story #FullTermFeb

January 27, 2026

When Georgina’s son Jesse was born at 39+2 weeks, he was quickly taken to NICU to be treated for an infection and hypoglycaemia. As a first‑time…
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“It was extremely hard and just because our baby was a certain size didn’t make it less hard.” Hannah and Leo’s story #FullTermFeb

January 27, 2026

Leo was born full term at 37 weeks and taken to NICU within hours where he stayed for 10 days. Hannah struggled with the shock of it all and at times…
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“Her cry was the loudest and most beautiful sound I have ever heard.” #NeonatalVoices

November 14, 2025

Before this, I had no idea what went on behind the doors of the neonatal unit. Now, I can’t imagine life without acknowledging that world — a place…
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“Obie was the greatest Christmas present we will ever receive.” – Jessica’s story #NeonatalVoices

November 13, 2025

Jessica shares the joy of her son Obie’s early arrival at 33 weeks and the difficult reality of spending his first Christmas in the NICU.
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"My girls were born at 27 weeks, and I was so scared for my babies.” – Faine and Finola’s story #NeonatalVoices

November 13, 2025

Faine and Finola were born at 27 weeks and spent two months in hospital before being moved to their local unit until their due date.
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“He was born at 40+6, so why was he in NICU?” – Sarah’s story #NeonatalVoices

November 11, 2025

When Sarah’s son Elijah was born after a difficult labour, complications led to an emergency caesarean and an unexpected stay in neonatal care.
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“I just wanted to help, but didn’t know how” – A grandmother’s neonatal journey #NeonatalVoices

November 11, 2025

When her grandson was born at 26 weeks, this grandmother learned how neonatal care affects the whole family and why grandparents need support too.
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“He is our little miracle.” – Lauren's story #NeonatalVoices

November 07, 2025

Baby Hefin’s early arrival at 27 weeks brought worry and uncertainty, but the support around him made all the difference.
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RSV experiences: “It’s triggering for a NICU parent to see your child struggling to breathe again”

October 24, 2025

Three neonatal parents share their experiences of having a baby contract the winter illness RSV
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“The NICU was a pressure cooker for my emotions.” – Kok Chian’s story

October 14, 2025

Baby Ian arriving at 26 weeks felt relentless for Kok Chian, but he found support during his 99 days on the unit.
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“For a long time, I felt as though I had been robbed of my motherhood experience.” Aurelie's Story #BlackMaternalMentalHealthAwareness

September 25, 2025

For Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Aurelie shares how she experienced postpartum PTSD when her son was born at 26 +5 weeks.
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“Josie came home with five medications...this was such a stressful time.” – Liz’s Story

September 19, 2025

Liz found herself overwhelmed by the number of medicines she needed to manage when she took her baby home from the unit. That experience led her to…
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“A real turning point for me was when I was visited by a Bliss volunteer.” – Janie’s Story #NICUAwarenessMonth

September 08, 2025

For #NICUAwarenessMonth, Janie shares how a Bliss Champion helped her feel less isolated after baby Izzy was born at 29+3 weeks.
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“I think we said hello when we were washing our hands." – Tasha and Louise's Story

August 27, 2025

We've revisited Tasha and Louise who first met on the NICU more than a decade ago and have remained friends ever since. Their kids Peter and Alice…
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‘Perseverance and patience were key to reaching our feeding goals’ – Rebecca’s Story #BreastfeedingAwarenessWeek

July 25, 2025

Rebecca felt bleak when Daisy was born at 30 weeks not able to take even the smallest amount of breast milk.
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“Each morning I would inspect Izzy’s charts like a report card” – Jonathan’s story

July 25, 2025

When his 28-weeker was born by C-section, Jonathan had to balance being involved with his baby’s care, supporting his wife and finding time to look…

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