Alison Gallagher

Alison is a proud Mum of three boys who all spent time in a SCN and/or NICU.

All of her boys were born with IUGR. Her first son Cooper was born at 38 weeks weighing 1.6kg and spent 9 days Tamworth SCN. Her second son Reuben was born at 36 weeks weighing 1.8kg and spent 9 days in Tamworth SCN. Huxley her third son was born at 29 weeks due to severe Preeclampsia and IUGR weighing 1.025kg. Huxley spent 25 days in NICU at John Hunter and another 35 days in SCN at John Hunter before being transferred home to Tamworth and spent another 13 days in the SCN in Tamworth.

Alison connected with the Miricle Babies foundation after having Huxley and enjoys attending Nurture Group and connecting with other parents who have had a premature or sick baby.

Alison works as a bookkeeper and enjoys spending time with her family.

Alison hopes to help raise awareness regionally and support those with the unique struggles that location can provide for families. She is passionate about supporting families and individuals who are navigating/overcoming the adversity of having a premature or sick baby.