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Family journeys
Read about the experiences of other families
Journey 1
Read Cheryl and Steve’s story following the arrival of their baby girl at 32 weeks following admission due to pre-eclampsia and photos that accompany Cheryl and Steve’s story during and following the arrival of their baby girl, along with their stay within Neonatal Services
To follow France's story, click anywhere on the image above
Preterm birth - birth story (44 KB)
Journey 2
Follow the birth of Aiden and his journey through the Neonatal Services. Aiden was born early at 30 weeks gestation because of placental insufficiency resulting in poor growth.
Download the story here:
Breastfeeding
Establishing breastfeeding with the preterm infant - one mother's story
Breastfeeding my pre-term baby (12 KB)
Preterm triplets - one mother's account of successfully establishing breastfeeding.
Contact us:
NICU direct line: 01223 245 853
The nurse caring for your baby will be able to update you on his or her progress when you visit the unit or by telephone. You can telephone the unit at any time day or night.
Visiting times:
Parents and siblings may visit their baby at any time of the day or night on NICU and SCBU.
Other family and friends restricted to 14.00-16.30 hours and 18.00-20.00 hours
Rest time: 13.00 -14.00.
