The first time I ever held my baby boy 💙 the benefits of kangaroo care are endless #kangaroocareawareness #nicubaby #preemie

And when his brother had his first kangaroo care cuddle 😍#kangaroocareawarenessday #brosforlife #specialbond #neontalcare

No parent should have to choose between being with their premature or sick baby in neonatal care and having to go back to work to earn a living. We can and must ensure parents of babies in neonatal care get the paid leave and support they need. holyrood.com/news/view,snp-…

North Devon community walk & talk group #neonataltalk #peersupport #community #nicugraduates Louise Rattenbury Early Nourishment CIC SNUG in Devon @DAPAneonatal

Neonates group graduation 🎓💚 #proud #neonatalgraduates #community

Celebrating 30 years of this good egg! Since meeting 11 yrs ago, we've seen this legend throw away visitors badges, bring in camp beds & put parents right at the heart of care. Shes been a midwife, a nurse,a matron, a manager and dedicated advocate for all. One incredible lady👇

Another two graduates today! One from # #neonates group and one from stay & play #toocute #neonatalbabies #devoncommunity Louise Rattenbury SNUG in Devon

Beyond proud to see Connect @ Exeter Neonatal Unit shortlisted for the BAPM Outstanding Team award for keeping neonatal families cared for together with their baby despite their covid status Royal Devon NHS RD&E Maternity SNUG in Devon @swneonatal Bliss Baby Charity April Gambles

Very exciting news! Tonight PeteSnug from @DAPAneonatal will be on westcountry news @ 6pm talking about impact of new extended parental leave policy will have on #nicu families. With credit to The Smallest Things for their hard work campaigning. 👣✅

We do love a Teddy bears picnic! And we raised £154.50 by baking our own cakes and buying them back again 🤣! #summertime #livingthedream Mittens Connect @ Exeter Neonatal Unit Craig Bowden @DAPAneonatal Louise Rattenbury Kelly M SNUG Kate Snug Baby Sensory Exeter Janet Hutchins @bwhear21

Due to the reduced number of patients with COVID-19 across NHS Royal Devon, we’ve eased visitor restrictions across our Eastern services, with no restrictions across Northern services. Please continue to wear a mask. 😷 ℹ️ royaldevon.nhs.uk/news/changes-t…

Her Majesty The Queen has died, Buckingham Palace has announced itv.com/news/2022-09-0…

Thank you Ma’am, for everything.

No words could ever be enough to express our thanks, but from the bottom of our hearts, Thank you 💙 #nicunurseday #neonatalawarenessmonth Janet Hutchins Louise Rattenbury Katie Hoffman Connect @ Exeter Neonatal Unit

ICYMI: In light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, to help us keep our patients, staff & visitors safe, all visitors & patients must wear a facemask in areas where clinical care is provided. Please see our website for more details: bit.ly/3scIa0j

"I am 1 in 10" An estimated 15 million babies are born too early every year. That is more than 1 in 10 babies. Use this image below to help share awareness and the show of the strength of your baby and you! #worldprematurityday2022 #baby #awareness #strength #1in10

I am 1 in 10 💜 #WorldPrematurityDay2022

Amazing 💜

Due to the reduced number of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases cases across our services, visitors, staff and patients are no longer routinely required to wear face coverings unless it is their personal preference. Exceptions apply. Visit royaldevon.nhs.uk/news/face-cove…

I'm supporting Kelly Mackie who is trying to raise £200 for Supporting Neonatal Users & Graduates (Snug) Limited. If you are able to, please donate what you can via their Give as you Live 💙❤️💚 page. donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/sq…