A special act of kindness from a special baby girl has touched the hearts of families and staff at the Ulster Hospital’s Neonatal Unit. Baby Hope Jackson a former Neonatal patient from Comber, returned to donate story books to the unit that once cared for her.
Hope was born on 27th January 2024, arriving nine weeks early at just 31 weeks old. To mark her first birthday her family invited loved ones to gift books that could be donated to the Neonatal Unit. A small gesture to bring comfort to parents and babies going through a similar experience as hope once did.
Baby Hope’s Mum Ruth Jackson reflected, “When Hope was in the Neonatal Unit reading to her was such a comfort. It helped develop our bond and helped drown out the noise of the machines. These books will hopefully give other families a chance to develop their bond.”
Hope’s family expressed their deep gratitude to the Neonatal Unit, acknowledging the dedication of the staff who played a vital role in Hope’s journey. Now she is a thriving, happy one year old.
Infant Feeding Lead Cathy Flinn expressed, “We really value and appreciate Baby Hopes donation to our unit as reading is so important for neurological development in babies. It is great to see our neonatal graduates thriving when they pop back in to see us.”