Borne Stories

This World Prematurity Day 2023, Laura bravely shares the story of her little boy who was born at 26 weeks. Her experience led her to leave her career and become a midwife. 

This World Prematurity Day 2023, Zalena bravely shares her story of her premature birth with Sam at 24 weeks.

This World Prematurity Day 2023, Dr Gemma Ambrose bravely shares her story of her twin preterm birth at 26 Weeks.

Just over seven years ago we found out we were pregnant with an Angel Baby and an Acorn Baby. Angel baby had body stalk anomaly, meaning there was no possibility of survival outside the womb. The other baby appeared to be fine.

Lucy shares her experience of the 22 days she spent with her little boy Ozzy, born premature.

Fiona is the mother of five children, all born prematurely. She shares how “Milestones” are different for children born premature.

Watch Borne funded clinician, Dr Brendan Browne tell us what World Prematurity Day means to him and his work.

A decade ago Cristina’s son was unexpectedly, born too soon. She reflects on her experience and the impact it had after she took her son home.

Ahead of Father’s Day, we spoke to Charlie about his second experience of premature birth to his son Rafi, born at 29 weeks.

Kat’s daughter Hazel was born too soon. Here, she tells the story of becoming a parent on a neonatal ward.

David and Linda became grandparents earlier than expected, when Russell was born 14 weeks too soon.

Layla has three daughters and has had two premature births. She now shares her story on social media to create a safe space for other families so that no one is left feeling alone.

Georgie shares her story from pregnancy to NICU during a global pandemic.

Dawn and Daniel are connected by two things; their dedication to fundraising for our work and the desire to change the outcome for babies born too soon. Here’s their story.

Charles’ two children Imogen and Jasper were borne before they were ready for the world, and are now living with permanent and life-changing disabilities. Here, Charles shares his family’s story.

After two premature births, when Fiona found our that her third pregnancy was twins, she was shocked, delighted, and terrified.

To mark her first son Finn’s 21st birthday, Fiona reflects on his premature birth and the implications it has had on his life.

Claire and Alex lost their first daughter, Sylvie, because she was born too soon. Claire was young and healthy – there was nothing to indicate that she was at risk of premature labour. And once it became clear, it was too late.

The two medical research charities have teamed up to fund research projects to prevent premature birth and improve the lives of mothers and their babies.

Charlotte, one of the women who took part in Borne’s clinical study, ProgrAm, shares her story and that of her daughter Molly.

Nicola shares the harrowing journey of giving birth prematurely to daughter Edie at only 23 weeks and one day, and what she has learned from it.

Nishul and Chandrika lost their twin daughters in 2016, when they were born too soon. When Chandrika became pregnant again, she took part in a Borne-funded feasibility trial, and gave birth to a healthy daughter.

In August, Lois and Freya completed their first triathlon and raised an amazing £,1500 in support of Borne’s research into premature birth.

Ahead of Father’s Day, we spoke to David Madoc-Jones about the birth of his daughter Edie at 23 weeks + 4 days and how he coped with the experience.

David shares his terrifying experience of when his wife Nicola went into labour at just 23 weeks.

To commemorate Mother’s Day 2018, Kathleen Brooks writes about her daughter’s unexpected preterm arrival.

Rugby legend Will Greenwood and his wife Caro share their heart-breaking story and their reasons for supporting Borne.

Fiona is the mother of five children – all of whom were born prematurely. Here, she talks about what this means for their family and the frustration of not knowing why.

Australian rugby captain Dean Mumm and his wife Sarah are parents to three children, but only get to raise one. They tell their poignant story of the premature birth of their three children.

Hollywood actor Alistair Petrie and his wife Lucy discuss the premature birth of their twin boys, and what can be done to address what we do not know about the causes of premature birth.

Fiona recounts the story of the lead-up to the birth of her second child, who was due on Valentine’s Day.

Fiona talks about her first Christmas with her first born, Finn, who was born prematurely.

Why do premature babies grow as they do? Fiona Mylchreest, mother of five and wife of Borne Chairman, reflects on her children’s experiences.

Fiona Mylchreest, mother of five and wife of Borne Chairman Julian Mylchreest, shares one of her rollercoaster experiences of the NICU.

Fiona Mylchreest, mother of five and wife of Borne Chairman Julian Mylchreest, shares her experiences of her son Cormack, who was born prematurely.