Blue Lights at 29 Weeks: Deborah Erskine MLA on Loss, Fear & Fighting for Olivia. Part 1

What happens when a long-awaited pregnancy suddenly turns into an emergency?

In this powerful episode of NICU & You, host Belle Stevenson is joined by MLA Deborah Erskine, who shares her deeply personal journey through miscarriage, anxiety, and a high-risk pregnancy that took a dramatic turn at 29 weeks.

After years of trying to conceive—and a heartbreaking loss—Deborah finally receives the news she’s pregnant. But joy is quickly overshadowed by fear, silence, and the unspoken realities of perinatal mental health. Then, during a routine check-up, everything changes. A dangerously high fetal heart rate. A race against time. Blue lights to a specialist unit. And a diagnosis that no parent is prepared for.

In this honest and emotional conversation, Deborah opens up about:

• The hidden impact of miscarriage and why we don’t talk about it enough
• Living with anxiety throughout pregnancy after loss
• The moment everything changed at 29 weeks
• Navigating the unknown inside the NICU system
• The power of advocacy, asking questions, and being heard

This episode is a must-listen for parents, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to better understand the emotional reality behind neonatal journeys.

💛 If you’re in the middle of your own NICU story—you’re not alone.

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