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 enoughLiving with anxiety throughout pregnancy after lossThe moment everything changed at 29 weeksNavigating the unknown inside the NICU systemThe power of advocacy, asking questions, and being heardThis 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.Follow, subscribe, and share to help support more families navigating life in and beyond the NICU.