Family Support Coordinator – Christchurch

Susie is married to Ian and is the proud mother of their IVF miracle baby, Charlotte (Lottie), born on July 8, 2021.

At her 20-week scan, doctors discovered her cervix was shortening, leading to close monitoring by Christchurch Obstetrics. At 23+6 weeks, she was admitted to Christchurch Women’s Hospital for bed rest, and just two weeks later, Lottie arrived at 25+6 weeks, weighing 714g. Born “En Caul”—still inside the amniotic sac with the placenta attached—Lottie faced a challenging start, including a lung tear and a grade 4 bilateral intraventricular hemorrhage. Despite the odds, she fought through a 140-day stay in NICU, becoming a beloved little celebrity among the staff.

Through this journey, Susie saw firsthand the need for greater support for NICU parents. She naturally became a source of comfort for other mothers and often voiced her desire to make a difference when the time was right. Now, she is thrilled to see the Trust expanding its presence in Christchurch and is excited to join Jemma and the Little Miracles Trust team, passionately supporting families on their NICU journeys.