I just wanted to say thank you for your support over the past 3 months at Monash Children’s Hospital. NICU is a place of the highest highs and the lowest of lows; no one can begin to prepare you for the experience and family and friends can’t comprehend the debilitating
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Oh Crap! I’m Santa! A story of navigating the “most wonderful time of the year” from the last place you thought you’d be.
In 2016 I became pregnant to my first (& only) child who was due on 30 January 2017. Right from the very start we were made aware of complications and we really didn’t know what was going to happen. Romanticised by the pregnancy process we progressed through the weeks hoping
Surviving NICU/SCN at Christmas: A guide to self-care for parents
The festive season can be challenging time especially for families with a baby in hospital. In the count down to Christmas, we are running through our ‘Surviving NICU/SCN at Christmas: A guide to self-care for parents. Don’t push yourself. If you don’t feel like you can make it to every
Baby Bunting Raises an Amazing $100,000 for the Walk for Prems 2019
What an outstanding fundraising result. We still pinch ourselves, when we think of our amazing Corporate Partner Baby Bunting. This year they have donated an incredible $100k through fundraising in September and October. We are the luckiest charity, to have such a caring, passionate and involved partner who are truly
Fear, loneliness, love and kangaroo cuddles by Jennifer Macey
When I had my baby in 2011, it was a completely bewildering and lonely experience which is so crazy because when you’re in the NICU for weeks and months you’re surrounded by people. Also, I’m a journalist so my natural inclination is to ask a lot of questions. As the
World Prematurity Day – November 17th
On Sunday 17th November we will be celebrating World Prematurity Day with many amazing premature baby support organisations across the globe, including EFCNI and The Australasian Nidcap Training Centre. The theme of this year’s day is “Born too Soon: Providing the right care, at the right time, in the right
My Colourful Journey
Health Professionals can order HERE Having an unwell baby in a Neonatal Unit affects all members of the family, including well brothers and sisters. Siblings are often having to adjust to changes in routine, parental behaviours, caregiving arrangements, and family relationships. These changes, along with limited understanding and information about
Art Exhibition Exploring Premature Birth by Hervey Bay Artist Emma Thorp
Emma Thorp is a mother and artist and in a new art exhibition has chronicled her personal journey from the birth of her son, born prematurely at 26 weeks, through hospitalisation and continuing therapies and diagnosis with Autism and ADHD. The exhibition presents an honest look into the effects upon
Little Bag of Calm
Our Little Bag of Calm is the perfect gift for any parent who has a baby in the neonatal unit. With tips, tools and activities all aimed at encouraging parents to take a moment for Self Care. It’s been lovingly designed by parents who have been through the experience of having a
Westfield Local Heroes
We got some great news recently, after a rigorous assessment process, two of our team members Shusannah Morris (CEO) and Michelle Barry (NSW Volunteer Extraordinaire) have been selected in VIC and NSW to progress to the community voting stage of the Westfield Local Hero grant. These two ladies do a tremendous amount of work for