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Reading to your baby
Reading to your baby has many benefits. It’s no secret to most people that reading is great for our brain development and our mental wellbeing. What may not be quite so well-known are the benefits of reading to babies. Talking, reading or even singing quietly to your baby will soothe and reassure them. It also helps them to…
Kangaroo cuddles
The Little Miracles Trust loves Kangaroo Cuddles! Every year we celebrate International Kangaroo Cuddles day, which is held on May 15th. Of course, every day is a great one for practising skin-to-skin ‘Kangaroo cuddles’ and we promote this throughout the year, in many ways. If you have a baby please read and get involved! If not,…
What Financial Support Can I Get?
Understanding Best Start Payments and Paid Parental Leave for Families with a Baby in Neonatal Care Having a baby in neonatal care can be a stressful and emotional time. Alongside caring for your little one, it’s important to know about the financial supports available to you, including Best Start Payments and Paid Parental Leave, especially…
Think REF
Parents on a neonatal journey can often find it overwhelming. Finding the balance to look after yourself is often forgotten. With high stress, physical and mental exhaustion, changes to routine and often a lack of sleep, it’s little wonder some parents start to feel anxious and as if they have less control over their lives. …
Tips for Dads
Becoming a new dad can bring joy but fathers often have a difficult role when their baby is born sick or prematurely. The experience can leave dads feeling torn juggling the demands of their new baby/babies, partner and other children while still having to deal with other financial responsibilities. You may feel many mixed emotions…
Becoming a Mumma – William 33 weeks
As told by mum, Jess I had a pretty rough pregnancy right from the beginning. I'd been extremely sick each day and was classed as a high risk pregnancy from 12weeks with most likely being induced at 38 weeks. I was having specialist appointments and growth scans every 2 weeks as William was tracking a…
Pippa Mae Born 32w 1d
As told by mum, Haylee My partner and I were nervous but so excited to be pregnant with what would be our 4th child between us. Having 3 boys already we were convinced that we would be blessed with another boy. You can imagine the excitement when we found out we were expecting a wee…
Maya – Our Greatest Gift
As told by mum, Maddie My husband and I were thrilled to be expecting our first baby one year into our marriage. While my pregnancy started with severe sickness that improved by the second trimester, I became increasingly concerned when I didn’t feel my baby move. At 28 weeks, I insisted on another scan. My…
A Recount Of Ollies Birth
Double the Love, Double the Fight: Our Prem Girls
As told by mum, Tayla My husband, 2 year old son and I live in Whangarei and were excited to be pregnant with our second baby. After a very easy first trimester we turned up to our 12 week scan to find out I was carrying identical twin girls! It was a huge shock and…
Stirling’s Story – 32 weeks
Marriage then Daisy
As told by mum, Katie For about 2 weeks before the birth I had been having some pains, until it got unbearable late at night of 16th February 2024. At 2am the next morning I went to the hospital to get checked and I was all cleared to go back home with medication to get…