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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Jesse in the IWK's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Jesse

When Morgan’s water broke 11 weeks early in August 2023, neither she nor her partner, Brennan, could have predicted what their premature baby boy, Jesse, would have to overcome.

Photo of Kin Club members

Kin Club of Nashwaaksis

The Kin Club of Nashwaaksis is a non-profit organization based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The club includes members 19 and over who wish to help their community.

Bailey, IWK patient

Bailey

While pregnant with her second child in 2011, medical staff at Vanessa's local hospital in New Brunswick detected an abnormality with her baby’s heart during a routine ultrasound.

Methuli, IWK patient

Methuli

When Meuni became pregnant for the first time, she knew there would be some unknowns about what to expect, but nothing could prepare her for what would happen early on. 

Ryder, IWK patient

Ryder

Brenda was 28 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to the IWK in September 2020 after being diagnosed with preeclampsia. It’s a serious blood pressure condition that can develop during pregnancy and cause many complications, which it did.