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Three Challenges of being an NICU Parent

Three Challenges of being an NICU parent   During the month of November we are sharing stories of people who have had a neonatal experience via either a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).   We were contacted by a lovely woman Catherine and her and her husband Kris who…

Neonatal Secret Santa 2019

Christmas day is a day for families to get together, be together and make memories. For hundreds of families this Christmas, their memories will be different to most with their baby (or babies, in the case of multiples) in a neonatal unit. While the unit is the best place for the care of their baby (or…

Becoming a Mother

Becoming a Mother for Lachlan and Etta, our greatest teachers of resilience, courage and love.                           I was caught off guard, I became a mother quickly at 27 weeks (actually 26 + 6. every day in the womb counts they told me)  you both…

Neonatal Transitional Care Project mother/caregiver Survey

Neonatal Transitional Care Project mother/caregiver Survey Across New Zealand, senior maternity and neonatal staff are working together on a model of care known as transitional care. An important feature of transitional care is that the mother (or carer) stays with the baby until they are well enough to be discharged. Care for babies with additional…

Do Good Feel Good – with One Percent Collective

One Percent Collective helps to raise money for us and 13 other Kiwi-based charities. They’re a tiny crew of two people but they’re making a big difference! Since 2015 their regular givers have contributed $106,000 to The Little Miracles Trust. 100% of that money has been passed on to us! One Percent Collective handles all of…

Hyperemesis Gravidarum – a mums difficult pregnancy

As told by brave neonatal mum Katie I thought it was about time I shared my experience with pregnancy and child birth in its entirety. I figure getting it out there in the world will serve as some sort of cathartic cleansing, and also to raise awareness of a rare condition that robs you of…

An ordinary Mama with an extraordinary Babba

As told by mum, Emma Kia ora, I'm Emma an ordinary mama to an extraordinary baby born at 25weeks + 4 days. I'm going to share with you our journey, therefore, l should start by taking you back to the very beginning...........  When I was hapu with our son, I really enjoyed people looking at…

Thank you Waikato NICU

Terehia Rakatau-Emery was delighted the first time she heard her son cry.  "I videoed it. I know it sounds weird," she said. "But it was just so cool, because he made no noise for, like, three months." Peter was born at 24 weeks' gestation, by emergency caesarean section, on July 4. He weighed 664 grams and was rushed to Waikato's Neonatal Intensive…

Liggins Institute team to develop blood test for preterm birth

A research team from Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland in New Zealand has received a fellowship grant to develop a blood test to predict premature birth. Each year, more than 15 million babies are born preterm worldwide. Compared to babies born at term, a majority of preterm births have a higher risk of…

In this month, I'm thankful for……

As told by neonatal mum, Bryony I told my midwife I was cramping. I was 24 weeks pregnant with my second baby, with my first I had gone into labour at 31 weeks. We went to the hospital and saw the Doctors. I told them I knew, like a mother knows that, something wasn’t right,…

Activity across New Zealand in November 2019

AUCKLAND Mums Morning Tea  EVERY Tuesday at 10.30am in the Mums room in NICU.  Come and along to chat with one of our Lactation Consultants and other NICU Mums as well as enjoy some home baking provided by one of our ex-NICU Mums. The Little Miracles Trust Developmental Playgroup We’re having a great year this…

From then to now

As told by mum, Susan I suppose the journey to motherhood was as far from what I had planned or imagined as even possible. I never imagined I would be racing down the corridor about to give birth at 27 weeks 5 days via emergency caesarean. I never imagined that I could possibly be going…

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“The resources, care, and encouragement you offer help turn overwhelming times into something a little more manageable, and we’re so grateful for the work you do. It means the world to families in neonatal care to know they’re not alone, and you make sure of that every single day”

“Shoutout to your amazing ladies in Waikato & Auckland NICU. We have finally been discharged from Rotorua today back home to Taupō after being in Waikato & a couple of small stints in Auckland… (Our baby) is smashing it and we’re such proud parents. Your support was amazing! Thank you.”

“I take my wee purple bag everywhere for my son’s tubie bits and pieces. I cannot count the amount of times that little purple bag has helped to strike up a conversation and connected me with other NICU mums”

“This really helped me to step away for even just an hour when I was in SCBU with my boy recently… Plus the  kōrero was super helpful & put me at ease. The sweet treats were pretty awesome too. Jess is amazing”

“It was such a blessing during our unexpected challenging time. It definitely helped us to buy baby items and save money for two weeks. Thank you for being amazing and doing a wonderful service “

“Such a great playgroup!”

“We ended up spending 19 days in SCBU with Jasper, which included Christmas Day. We did not expect the amazing, kind and useful presents from Little Miracles at all, and it made the hugest difference to what was a pretty grim day for us. I was absolutely blown away and in tears. Such unexpected generosity at such a vulnerable time… I’ll remember that forever.”

“Receiving your thoughtful gift pack today brought a tear to our eyes. It was truly heartwarming to see the care and consideration put into every detail, including the Te Reo Māori milestone cards, which deeply resonate with our values and culture. Your kindness has brought a ray of light into our lives during a time of uncertainty, and for that, we are forever grateful.”

“Thank you so much for granting us the six breast feeding pillows. They have been so well received and well utilised. Many thanks once again from all of us in Hawkes Bay”

“The resources, care, and encouragement you offer help turn overwhelming times into something a little more manageable, and we’re so grateful for the work you do. It means the world to families in neonatal care to know they’re not alone, and you make sure of that every single day”