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Bliss Baby Charity

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Our vision is that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life. Contact us for support: [email protected]

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๐ŸŒ This #BlackBabyLossAwarenessWeek2025, we want to acknowledge how Black families are disproportionately affected by baby loss, yet often go unheard. At Bliss, we are committed to amplifying the voices of Black parents, advocating for equity in care, and ensuring that every

๐ŸŒ This #BlackBabyLossAwarenessWeek2025, we want to acknowledge how Black families are disproportionately affected by baby loss, yet often go unheard.

At Bliss, we are committed to amplifying the voices of Black parents, advocating for equity in care, and ensuring that every
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โณ 1 week to go! Neopedia is for parents and caregivers of preterm or sick babies & HCPs looking for reliable, easy-to-understand neonatal care info. ๐Ÿ“… Launch: 21 May 2025 ๐Ÿ”— Sign up: neopedia.pulse.ly/pkrptvm7d6 #Neopedia #PreemieSupport #ComingSoon

โณ 1 week to go! Neopedia is for parents and caregivers of preterm or sick babies & HCPs looking for reliable, easy-to-understand neonatal care info.

๐Ÿ“… Launch: 21 May 2025
๐Ÿ”— Sign up: neopedia.pulse.ly/pkrptvm7d6

#Neopedia #PreemieSupport #ComingSoon
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Today is #KangarooCare Awareness Day ๐Ÿ’™ Skin-to-skin contact can calm babies, boost bonding & improve outcomes โ€“ especially for those born premature or sick. We know not every parent gets this moment right away. If thatโ€™s you, we see you. ๐Ÿ’™ Share your story or tag someone who

Today is #KangarooCare Awareness Day ๐Ÿ’™

Skin-to-skin contact can calm babies, boost bonding & improve outcomes โ€“ especially for those born premature or sick.

We know not every parent gets this moment right away. If thatโ€™s you, we see you. ๐Ÿ’™

Share your story or tag someone who
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To access Neonatal Care Leave and Pay, knowing when and how to inform your employer is important. Hereโ€™s what you need to do and when. ๐Ÿ‘‡ org.pulse.ly/wddtnzonsl #EmployeeRights #NeontalLeave #WorkAndFamily #ParentalSupport

To access Neonatal Care Leave and Pay, knowing when and how to inform your employer is important. Hereโ€™s what you need to do and when.

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org.pulse.ly/wddtnzonsl

#EmployeeRights #NeontalLeave #WorkAndFamily #ParentalSupport
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โ€œOne of the most difficult parts was seeing other babies moved to less dependency units after a few daysโ€ Born at 23+6 weeks weighing 488g, Danโ€™s baby spent of 138 days in neonatal care - over Christmas, Motherโ€™s Day and Easter - before they could finally take her home on

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If your baby was born prematurely, their corrected age helps to track their development based on their due date, not their birth date. ๐Ÿ“… Why does it matter? โ€“ It gives a more accurate picture of milestones ๐Ÿ‘ถ How long is it used for? โ€“ Usually until around 2 years old ๐Ÿค”

If your baby was born prematurely, their corrected age helps to track their development based on their due date, not their birth date.

๐Ÿ“… Why does it matter? โ€“ It gives a more accurate picture of milestones

๐Ÿ‘ถ How long is it used for? โ€“ Usually until around 2 years old

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๐Ÿ“ฃ We're Hiring: Digital Officer at Bliss Are you passionate about digital innovation and making a meaningful impact? Join Bliss as our Digital Officer and help us enhance the online experience for families of babies born premature or sick, healthcare professionals, and our

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Taking a moment to breathe can help to manage stress while your baby is in neonatal care. Try this simple grounding exercise: ๐ŸŒฟ 5-4-3-2-1 โ€“ Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 deep breath. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ Even a few

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โœจ Neopedia is LIVE! ๐ŸŽ‰ Bliss is proud to have advised on the content for Neopedia, a new multilingual information platform for neonatal parents available in French, German, Spanish and Italian, as well as English. Explore: ๐Ÿ“Œ Expert-checked information in easy-to-understand

โœจ Neopedia is LIVE! ๐ŸŽ‰

Bliss is proud to have advised on the content for Neopedia, a new multilingual information platform for neonatal parents available in French, German, Spanish and Italian, as well as English.

Explore:
๐Ÿ“Œ Expert-checked information in easy-to-understand
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Today is World Pre-eclampsia Day, a day to raise awareness of this serious pregnancy complication and its impact on mums and babies. If pre-eclampsia was part of your journey, we're thinking of you. For information and support, we recommend @apec_uk And if your baby needed

Today is World Pre-eclampsia Day, a day to raise awareness of this serious pregnancy complication and its impact on mums and babies.

If pre-eclampsia was part of your journey, we're thinking of you.

For information and support, we recommend @apec_uk
And if your baby needed
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๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚โญWant to help create a better future for babies born sick or premature? Join Bliss Voiceโ€”our campaigns networkโ€”and be part of the movement for change. Stay informed and speak up for neonatal care. โฌ‡๏ธ org.pulse.ly/n6ei6eu58o

๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚โญWant to help create a better future for babies born sick or premature? Join Bliss Voiceโ€”our campaigns networkโ€”and be part of the movement for change. Stay informed and speak up for neonatal care. โฌ‡๏ธ

org.pulse.ly/n6ei6eu58o
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Not all families have the same access to neonatal care due to distance, travel costs, or time off work. If this is a challenge for you, here are some options: ๐Ÿš— Ask about hospital support โ€“ Some offer free parking, travel reimbursement, or accommodation ๐Ÿ’ท Check eligibility

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Not sure if your babyโ€™s hospital care qualifies for Neonatal Care Leave & Pay? Weโ€™ve explained what โ€œneonatal careโ€ means under the new law. ๐Ÿ’™ Check if it applies to you in the link below. ๐Ÿ‘‡ org.pulse.ly/5sbpdviqny #NeonatalCareLeave #NeonatalPay #PremBaby #PoorlyBaby

Not sure if your babyโ€™s hospital care qualifies for Neonatal Care Leave & Pay? Weโ€™ve explained what โ€œneonatal careโ€ means under the new law. ๐Ÿ’™ Check if it applies to you in the link below. ๐Ÿ‘‡

org.pulse.ly/5sbpdviqny

#NeonatalCareLeave #NeonatalPay #PremBaby #PoorlyBaby
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโ€œBy the time I got to 28 weeks, my world fell apartโ€ For #PreeclampsiaAwarenessMonth, weโ€™re revisiting Danielleโ€™s story to shine a light on the experiences of parents whose babies came early because of the condition. ๐Ÿ’™Aofie is now 19 months and thriving, but those first

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Having a baby in neonatal care affects the whole family, including siblings. ๐Ÿšธ Explain in simple terms โ€“ Age-appropriate conversations help them understand ๐ŸŽจ Involve them โ€“ Drawing pictures or choosing a special toy for their sibling can help them feel connected ๐Ÿค— Reassure

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Arriving in neonatal care with your baby can feel very daunting. For many, it's an unfamiliar environment with new sounds, smells and equipment that you may not understand. But you are not alone. We have created a guide called 'About neonatal care' to help you get to grips with

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๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re hiring! Bliss is looking for an experienced and values-driven Director of Finance and Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team for a 12-month maternity cover. org.pulse.ly/irg8gpntjh

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๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ This #PrideMonth, weโ€™re standing with LGBTQ+ parents whoโ€™ve experienced neonatal care. We know that the journey through neonatal care can be complex, and for LGBTQ+ families, it often comes with additional challenges, from feeling unseen to navigating systems not built with

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ This #PrideMonth, weโ€™re standing with LGBTQ+ parents whoโ€™ve experienced neonatal care.

We know that the journey through neonatal care can be complex, and for LGBTQ+ families, it often comes with additional challenges, from feeling unseen to navigating systems not built with
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโ€œI would recommend to any parent facing a stay in NICU to visit the Bliss websiteโ€ After an emergency C-section at 30 weeks, the Bliss site helped Laura make sense of her overwhelming NICU experience. #NICUJourney #PreemieSupport #NICUParents #NeonatalCare

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๐Ÿ“ข This #VolunteersWeek we want to shine a light on our wonderful Bliss volunteers who work tirelessly โ€“ whether on the unit, behind the scenes or helping to shape our work for babies born premature or sick. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their time,

๐Ÿ“ข This #VolunteersWeek we want to shine a light on our wonderful Bliss volunteers who work tirelessly โ€“ whether on the unit, behind the scenes or helping to shape our work for babies born premature or sick.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their time,