Letham couple donate CuddleCot in memory of daughter they lost
A grateful mum was determined to help other parents after suffering the devastating loss of her baby.
Linzi Govan’s third daughter, Maci, was born almost 14 weeks early on September 9 this year. Despite the efforts of medical staff in Glasgow and at Forth Valley Royal the tiny tot lost her fight for survival in the Larbert hospital 18 days later on September 27.
However, thanks to a CuddleCot in the neonatal ward, Linzi and partner Ryan Shaw, 26, were able to spend time with their tiny daughter before saying their final goodbyes.
Linzi, 28, was determined to ensure that other parents who found themselves in the same tragic circumstances would also be able to “make memories” with their baby and set herself a fundraising target to purchase another CuddleCot for the unit.
“We got to make our memories in those few days,” added Linzi. “We bathed her, took handprints and throughout it all the neonatal staff were outstanding. They are still giving support now and I can pick up the phone knowing they will be there for me.”