Stirling’s Story – 32 weeks
This is Stirling's story, as told by his Mum, Hilary. Stirling’s journey began in a whirlwind just before the New Year’s celebrations, almost 12 years ago. Born at 32 weeks after an unexpected and rapid turn of events, his arrival was anything but ordinary. While...
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...
Rosie – 24weeks 585gms
As told by parents, Rachel and Jordan On Wednesday 28th Feb (23+6weeks gestation) Jordan, our 2 golden labradors and I headed down to an obstetrician appointment at Southland Hospital as I hadn’t been feeling myself, a few people had mentioned ‘it’s just pregnancy...
Tommy – 30weeks
As told by mum, Laura This was my second pregnancy which was much the same as my first with having a spinal injury, constant nausea, low moods and motivation and even carpel tunnel. Everything was tracking well and no concerns on all my scans and blood tests were...
A Father’s Perspective
Indie & Hugo's Story - 23 + 6 weeks, as told by Dad, George My name is George and this is the story of how our twins Indie & Hugo were born early and required NICU support. Indie & Hugo were born at 1am in January 2024 at 23 + 6 weeks. My wife went into...
Nova – Born at 27weeks
As told by mum, Ella My journey began when my doctor told me I’d find it hard to conceive due to PCOS and that IVF might be the only way we would be able to become parents. We were extremely fortunate that in January 2023 I fell pregnant naturally. The start of my...
Emily – 24 Weeks, Reflecting Back One Year Later
As told by mum, Kristin It seems quite fitting that we have been reflecting a lot on the past year as we approach our daughter’s 1st birthday. This last year we have experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and has been the hardest and most...
Violet – 27 Weeks Gestation
As told by mum, Aleisha, We did IVF to have our daughter due to my husband (Nic) having Huntingtons disease. My pregnancy was difficult, I suffered from a subchorionic haemorrhage and hyperemesis graviderum. I went to the doctors at 26+3 weeks gestation because I...
Our story – Beau Taylor
As told by mum, Emma 11th of September 2021 was the beginning of a journey we could never have imagined. After feeling a bit off (yet sure I was being paranoid) I went for a check at the labour ward, 24w and 4days pregnant. A quick check by the doc and I could tell...
May Newsletter
Welcome to our Miracle Month of May! There is so much to celebrate already this year. Since January, our amazing teams in each of Aotearoa's six NICU have provided more than 1,500 hours of peer support to families. In three months, they've hosted more than 50...
