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Miracle Babies Foundation

Australia’s leading organisation supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them. Each year, more than 48,000 babies require specialised care.

Vision and mission

'Better, healthier outcomes for newborns and their families challenged by prematurity or sickness.'

  • Support, education and resources for families of premature and sick newborns from conception to birth and the years beyond.
  • Working in partnership with healthcare providers and professional organisations in education, training, funding, research and resources.
  • Advocate to positively influence the long-term outcome for families.
  • Create meaningful communities that empower families and children to reach their full potential.
  • Drive innovation and quality to facilitate improved care and healthier outcomes.

How Miracle Babies Foundation can help

For families, the experience of having a baby come into the world not as expected or planned is life changing. Without support, this overwhelming and traumatic experience can have lifelong effects on the emotional wellbeing of these miracle families. It affects the entire family unit.

Since 2005, Miracle Babies Foundation has been passionate in developing and providing vital programs and resources to support and enhance a family’s experience from a threatened pregnancy, hospital journey with a premature or sick newborn, the transition to home and beyond.

Information lines / help lines

  • NurtureLine 1300 622 243 (1300 MBABIES) 24hr family support helpline

Programs and apps and tools

  • NurtureLine: free 24hr family support helpline for families of a premature or sick newborn; 1300 622 243 (1300 MBABIES).
  • NurtureGroup: free play and support groups for families who have experienced the birth of a premature or sick newborn.
  • NurtureTime: parent support sessions held in partnering hospitals' NICU and SCN on a set schedule.
  • NurtureProgram Resources: their vital resources assist with the support, education and connection for parents throughout different needs of their NICU/SCN journey.

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Last reviewed: August 2022

Information from this partner

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Supporting Parents - Miracle Babies

Written by Amber Webb the mother of four children

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Hip Dysplasia - Miracle Babies

Dysplasia of the hip if adolescent patients successfully treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip The successful treatment of DDH in infancy does not ensure normal hip development; therefore, follow up into maturity may be recommended

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Hints & Tips from other Parents - Miracle Babies

Try to learn all you can about the medical equipment, medical conditions and staff who are helping to care for your baby

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8 things I wish I knew as a NICU Dad - Miracle Babies

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Transport & Storage of Breastmilk - Miracle Babies

As for collection, the requirements for storing expressed breast milk are more stringent for sick or pre-term infants in hospital than for healthy infants at home

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NurtureTime - Miracle Babies

NurtureTime in-hospital support is facilitated by caring parents who themselves have experienced the birth of premature or sick newborn

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What is Prematurity? - Miracle Babies

Prematurity is the term used to describe when a baby is born early

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In Hospital - Miracle Babies

Having a baby born premature or sick is usually a very different path than what you had expected

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Causes of Preterm Labour - Miracle Babies

There are many causes of preterm birth

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Neonatal Care - Miracle Babies

As parents, you eagerly look forward to welcoming your baby into the world and bringing your new family member home

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