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  • Perspective

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 6th Jul 20206th Jul 2020

    ``Perspective is not a science but a hope.`` John Berger

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  • A different kind of Christmas

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 23rd Dec 201923rd Dec 2019

    From a NICU parent to all NICU parents being in the hospital now, I would kindly ask you to hold on to your faith, to your hope, to your strength.

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  • Thoughts for NICU nurses

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 9th May 2019

    We have been lucky and honoured to meet and learn something from all of you, but the most important, it was a blessing for Aurora and Victoria that you took care of them.

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  • Play in NICU (click here to read more)

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 1st Feb 20192nd Feb 2019

    It was fascinating to see how play connects the children and helps them communicate. When she was around, Aurora and Victoria kept watching her and smile, showing they loved her presence.

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  • About family and emotions

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 24th Jan 201924th Jan 2019

    Also, because every picture tells a story, please find attached some of ours from that day.

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  • Breastfeeding in NICU

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 12th Jan 201917th Jan 2019

    I can not stress enough the importance of mother's milk for a baby, moreover, for a premature infant.

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  • Learn from the tiniest

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 15th Dec 20181st Feb 2019

    “It is health that is the real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.“ said Mahatma Gandhi. However, sometimes it might take longer to realise it is true. Preemies are very fragile, without strong …

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  • Sweet, sweet cuddle

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 30th Nov 2018

    Our first cuddle with Victoria and Aurora is unforgettable. Aurora was doing very well in her early days in NICU. Despite being so little, she was such a lovely baby extubated after one day, sucking …

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  • Surpassing my limits

    Posted by Maria Chifa on 23rd Nov 201816th Dec 2018

    It was Monday, 18th September 2017 when they were born via C- section, at UCLH. At 12:47, baby Victoria came out.2 minutes later, baby Aurora, who even cried. I did not have them at my chest, as it happens with other babies...

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