The rate of babies born premature or sick in the UK is rising with 1 in every 7 babies needing neonatal care.

Bliss is continuing the fight to improve outcomes and quality of life for these babies - but we need your help to do that.

On the 17th January 2025, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Kitty. Kitty was born premature at 31 weeks and 5 days due to myself having pre-eclampsia.

Whilst the birth of my baby girl was magical and the best day of my life, the fear and worry for Kitty’s health being born so prematurely was unbearable.

My husband and I began navigating a world we knew nothing about. Our days filled by waiting and worrying. We learned what every machine beep meant, and the purpose of every wire. We became experts in neonatal lingo. We knew all the doctors and nurses by name. We cried with other parents by incubators. We washed our hands until they cracked. But our experience is not unique, and we were not alone.

We will always be grateful for the amazing support we received during the most difficult period of our lives, both from our loved ones, and those who dedicate their lives to helping families like ours. The tiny baby clothing in the unit, the phenomenal neonatal medical care, the additional time away from work to be by Kitty’s side… these things matter so much, and they wouldn’t happen without Bliss. The leading UK charity for babies born premature or sick, every year Bliss provide life-changing support to thousands of families when they need it most.

After 25 days at The Grange University Hospital, we finally got to bring our beautiful baby girl home. Kitty is doing so so well and is thriving. She truly brings us joy every day.

Bliss provides vital support for families like mine, funds life-saving research, and champions the needs of the tiniest and most vulnerable babies.

To give back and help other families going through similar journeys, I'm aiming to raise £2,750. Every donation - no matter how big or small - will help Bliss continue their life-changing work.

If you can, please support me and donate today. Your kindness and generosity is so greatly appreciated and will help so many families and precious babies like mine.

Thank you so much for reading my story and for your support.