A MOTHER has spoken of the heartbreaking moment her daughter died at just six hours old.

NHS worker Lisa Jamieson tragically lost Lucy on the day she was born.

Lisa, who works as an Effectiveness and Quality and Patient Safety Manager at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, would have been celebrating her first daughter's 18th birthday earlier this month.

She said: “We sadly lost our first daughter, Lucy, on the day she was born on 6 Feb 2006.

"After a very healthy pregnancy I went into labour on my due date but tragically complications during delivery meant that Lucy was born very unwell, and she died at six hours old.

“Sadly, this is not as unusual as you may think.

"Despite reductions in recent years there are still around 13 babies a day in the UK who die shortly before, during or soon after birth. This year Lucy should have turned 18.

“When she would have turned 10, I set myself the challenge of running 10 half marathons in 10 months for the stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands. This time I have set myself an even bigger challenge - well several!”

Lisa has organised a fund-raising challenge and a half in aid of the Charity’s ‘Big Neonatal Appeal’, which will see the neonatal unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary transformed into a ‘home-from-home’ space for babies born too early or sick, and their families.

She has set herself a staggering 18 stamina-testing challenges with a target of raising £1,800 for the appeal which includes additional en-suite rooms to enable families to stay closer to their babies, refurbished living spaces and kitchen, a tranquil garden and an indoor play area for siblings.

The figure ‘18’ is particularly poignant as this mammoth feat is in memory of her daughter.

She added: “Bradford Teaching Hospitals is my employer, but more importantly it’s the place where my two wonderful children Emelia and Lucas were delivered safely 16 and 14 years ago respectively. 

“Luckily, we didn't require the services of the neonatal unit, but we did receive excellent, compassionate care. Pregnancy and birth after a loss is particularly difficult and the maternity team at Bradford was outstanding. This is my way of saying thank you.

Lisa’s latest test of strength - #18in12for50 – will see her completing the 18 challenges in 12 months (from March 2024 to March 2025) leading up to her 50th birthday.

You can donate by visiting this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lisa-jamieson-1705862184683