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The Cushing Family

The Cushing Family

In 2020, Elizabeth Cushing and her husband, Stephen, were overjoyed to discover they were pregnant with their first child – a daughter they named Ruby.

Anotipa, IWK patient

Anotipa

When Ruvi and Nash’s first child, Anotipa (Ano), was born prematurely at just 27 weeks and 4 days, he weighed only 1 pound 14 ounces.

Erin and Elle, IWK patients

Erin and Elle

In February 2022, Erin and her partner, Chad, welcomed a healthy and beautiful baby girl named Elle.

Ainsley, IWK patient

Ainsley

For first-time mom Stephanie, the experience of pregnancy was new and a rollercoaster of emotions and physical changes like many first-time mom’s experiences.

Matthew, IWK Patient

Matthew

Twins Ben and Matthew were born prematurely, at 32 weeks, in 2012 and were immediately admitted to the IWK’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Ben did very well and was discharged after five weeks.