It campaigns for improved hospital resources across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and is actively involved in neonatal research.

[2] The 1990s saw the introduction of artificial pulmonary surfactants and antenatal steroids which reduced infant mortality and meant more premature babies began to survive.

It also provides free information on subjects such as kangaroo care and weaning a premature baby, as well as Little Bliss magazine, which contains stories and tips from parents and healthcare professionals.

The Bliss Baby Charter[permanent dead link‍] is a practical framework to assess neonatal units on their delivery of family-centred care.

Bliss raise awareness of the issues affecting babies in neonatal care by campaigning for change within government and the NHS.

Furthermore, in September 2015, Nick Gibb MP released an open letter[8] stating his intention to make further changes to the School Admissions Code so summer-born children can automatically start reception at five years old.

This study is helping to inform healthcare and education services to ensure the right support is provided at all times for premature and sick babies as they grow towards adulthood.

Many of these babies are fed intravenously, directly into a vein, in the first month of life as their gut is too immature to digest milk in high enough quantities for their nutritional needs.

Other studies have found that there is a link between head circumference and IQ, and it is also believed that this increased brain growth could prevent learning difficulties and cerebral palsy.