by Justine Brooker | Nov 29, 2023 | Latest News, Personal Stories
My birth and NICU story, as told by mum Erin My story started out as any normal pregnancy journey. I had morning sickness, fatigue and the usual pregnancy first trimester battles. I didn’t really think much of any symptoms my entire pregnancy as it was my first and I...
by Justine Brooker | Nov 29, 2023 | Latest News, Personal Stories
Jenson Stephen Peter – 5 November 2022 / 30.5 weeks – Wellington hospital, as told by mum Zoe As I share Jensons birth story, Jenson is currently bulldozing around the lounge, as a rambunctious, charmingly cheeky, food monster one year old. Jenson was a...
by Justine Brooker | Oct 11, 2023 | Latest News, Our Support
Join us for a FREE day of fun! Celebrate with Pippity Pop, Rainbow Rosalind, Fun Faces Face Painting, Kat Anna Fiddle, spot prizes, sausage sizzle and cafe plus more. To register, follow this link, or the QR code below or alternatively, email...
by Justine Brooker | Sep 7, 2023 | Latest News, Personal Stories
As told by Ginny, My story starts a little before the twins birth. Early on in my pregnancy, I got diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, so I was feeling pretty miserable. My husbands boss went on holiday and he ended up working 28 days straight, so I was a single...
by Justine Brooker | Aug 28, 2023 | Latest News, Our Support, Personal Stories
As told by mum Aisling Remi was born at 24 weeks and 3 days. We had a 109 day stay in NICU without any major complications and at the time of writing, Remi is a happy and healthy one year old! I went to my 20 week scan excited to get a glimpse of our baby after what...
by Justine Brooker | Aug 22, 2023 | Latest News, Our Support
Join us for an evening of listening and sharing led by Kate Founder and Chief Executive of Birth Trauma Aotearoa and fellow NICU Mum. Kate will briefly cover what birth trauma is, common causes, how it can impact, and, importantly, how we can find healing. There...
