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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Ashleigh's baby was born at 19 weeks. She wants people to know her story

Baby Bentley, who was a joyous "miracle" after four losses. Picture supplied

Ashleigh Fordham's first baby was a mother's dream; healthy, growing well, and ready to be welcomed by loving parents.

But at just 19 weeks, her water broke. Baby Brayden was born prematurely and Ms Fordham became one of more than 25,000 women to have a pre-term birth that year.

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