Ryan was born at 24 weeks and 3 days after mum Jennifer spent two weeks on strict bed rest. They had no idea what lay ahead but knew the birth was only just the beginning. This is Jennifer’s story: “I was 22 weeks pregnant. It was a normal day at
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I couldn’t face losing a healthy baby at 20 weeks
I had a difficult start to my pregnancy with four weeks of constant bleeding and as a result a perpetual fear of having another miscarriage. My 12-week scan was normal and I was hoping I could finally relax and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. Instead, we left the scan
“Not having our little girl with us on Christmas Day felt empty…”
Baby Amelia arrived unexpectedly five and half weeks early, on December 5th. Parents Rhiannon and Brett had a difficult time coping with their daughter’s early arrival – especially not being able to have her at home with them for the festive season. This is Rhiannon’s story: What a roller coaster
“I was told that I had twins both with special needs. I felt I had failed them…”
Karen gave birth to her twins at 24 weeks and five days. Both Ben and Jordan have special needs. Karen has been their advocate every step of the way, navigating her way through disability services to ensure both children get the support and care they need to thrive. This is
As a male and first time Dad I felt useless and helpless…
Both a mother’s and father’s mental health are associated with increased risk that their baby will be born premature, a new study has found. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in EClinicalMedicine, found men with persistent mental health problems through adolescence and young adulthood
Our baby was born at 34 weeks with complications
Here is Sarah Petty’s story: Last week we celebrated our son Thomas’s first birthday. It was a year ago that my husband and I went through some of the most difficult but most rewarding weeks of our lives. This time last year, our baby was born at 34 weeks with
My twins developed a late stage of Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome
Here is Evelyn’s story: My twins, Tia & Victoria were born at 30 weeks, weighing just 1.2 and 1.3 kilos. They developed a late stage of Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome and within 24 hours my obstetrician found me a hospital (The Mercy). Two days later the team of doctors,
Prior to giving birth, I hadn’t heard of NICU
On the 27th of February Tia unexpectedly gave birth at 26 weeks. Her baby was breech and transverse and required an emergency c-section. This was Tia’s first baby, and she had no idea what to expect, let alone what NICU was… Here is Tia’s story: Darcy is my first born
Bush fires, COVID and a newborn at 34
I was 34 years old and fell pregnant for the first time, after being a mum to my stepson for 4 years (I met him at age 3), so I had no experience what to expect with a newborn. Here is Ruth’s story: I had a fairly normal early pregnancy
Tips for NICU Dads
Tips for NICU Dads from three new fathers who have been there. Dad Aaron of 26 week twins, Sean and Patrick, now home Being a NICU dad is your challenge. You can be the support that your partner needs but you may need support also. Family, friends, hospital staff and