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Robert & Olivia’s Story
As told by Dad, Robert. Olivia and I found out she was pregnant with our first child in May 2023. During the pregnancy we learned that she had a septate uterus and was predisposed to pre-eclampsia, so we expected there might be a premature birth. Later, further complications were identified: our baby was measuring smaller…
My NICU Story – Norena & Zayn
Kia ora, My name is Norena Tigafua, and I'm a proud mum to two beautiful boys my toddler Lucas, and my little fighter, Zayn. I'm writing to share a piece of our journey one I hope offers comfort, strength, or simply connection to another whanau navigating the NICU world. In mid-2024, our family travelled from…
Our Adeline
As told by mum, Jess, Leading up to Addy’s birth I was much sicker than previous pregnancies. I was in and out of hospital for the first 20 weeks. As my pregnancy progressed I was able to manage my sickness and it eased a bit. When labour began my husband and I dropped our older…
The life of Rome Te Awanuiarangi Morgan
As told by mum, K’Larose After a spontaneous premature birth with my first born (who also spent 8 weeks in Wellington Hospital NICU) at 30 weeks. Then going on to lose 2 more babies after my first, due to issues with PPROM (Pre-term premature rupture of membranes). I then became pregnant with my last baby…
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…
