Neonatal November 2019
In 2017 we softly launched 'Neonatal November'. One of the key drivers for this was to have a wider period of time to raise awarness of neonatal journeys. In addition, we were conscious that there are many full-term neonatal journeys each year (ie the full-term...
Activity across New Zealand in October 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. Coffee Confidential Our coffee...
A Fathers Day pick me up!
Fathers day is a special day for many. For hundreds of families on Sunday 1st September, their memories will be different to most. There are over 360 incubators and cots in neonatal units across New Zealand. While the unit is the best place for the care of...
Giving 1 percent
The Little Miracles Trust are proud to be supported by One Percent Collective, a fantastic not-for-profit Kiwi organisation that makes it easy for anyone to donate one percent of their income to charity. Founder, Pat Shepard was recently interviewed by Stuff in...
Lights, Santa and… an Enormous Reindeer
Lights, Santa and... an Enormous Reindeer Nathan and Rochelle are proof that a big dream, a lot of time, planning and some hard mahi can make a spectacular difference to not only a neighbourhood, but to a whole town! To say that these two have a thing for...
Activity across New Zealand in September 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. Coffee Confidential Our coffee...
The World's smallest boy born at 258gms, gets to go home
The world's smallest baby boy, who was born in October in Japan weighing as much as an apple, is now ready for the outside world, his doctor said Friday. Ryusuke Sekiya was delivered via emergency Caesarean section, after 24 weeks and five days of pregnancy as his...
Activity across New Zealand in August 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. Coffee Confidential Our coffee...
When is a square not a square?
Where do all the squares go? We have a huge number of wonderful volunteers who give their time, lending their skills and abilities to help The Little Miracles Trust. We are incredibly grateful to the army of incredibly talented knitters who continuously provide...
Research tells an important story
For families of a very small or preterm baby, ‘graduating’ from NICU represents a major milestone in their child’s life. The days, weeks and sometimes months before then have been focused on the immediate challenges of supporting their baby through the emotional...
