The Premature Baby Charity for Northern Ireland

The Big Push

TinyLife – Northern Ireland’s Premature and Sick Baby Charity

Welcome to TinyLife, (Formerly NIMBA) Northern Ireland’s premature and vulnerable baby charity. We are dedicated to reducing premature birth, illness, disability and death in the six babies born every day in Northern Ireland. We are committed to providing a range of support services that meet the growing needs of families of premature babies locally. Our work supports vital research to ensure every pregnancy has the best chance of a healthy outcome and a healthy baby.

Malachy’s Story: Too Sick, But Never Alone

27 May 2025

Malachy was born at 38 weeks with no concerns leading up to his birth. But moments after his arrival, everything changed. He was brought over to the resuscitaire, and we noticed something strange—he was half blue. There was literally a line straight down the middle of his body: one side blue, one side pink. The […]

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Real Stories: Alice’s Mental Health Journey

25 Apr 2025

I got pregnant in February 2023. It was an extremely easy, low-risk pregnancy, and as such I was midwife-led. At 26 weeks I just knew I had pre-eclampsia, and I addressed this with healthcare professionals, where I was told “I was far too early.” I went into hospital 09/08/2023 not prepared to have a baby, […]

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!

11 Mar 2025

The Movement for Good £1,000 giveaway from Benefact Group is back, and we’d love for you to nominate TinyLife! A £1,000 donation could make a huge difference for babies born too soon, too small, too sick across Northern Ireland. It could help fund life-changing support for families facing the challenges of premature birth—from emotional support […]

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