02/09/2026
A Northern Ireland mum whose daughter lived for 14 weeks in utero after being deemed incompatible with life has devised a calendar of events to support other mums.
Laura Nelson is mother to Emily, who was born in 2016 and lived for 20 minutes following birth. Together with Nicola McGlinchey, she is a co-director of Emily’s Circle, a group for mums who have experienced the bereavement of children.
The group is running a 14-week calendar of events until November — the month Emily would have turned 10.
As part of the events, the group has climbed Slieve Donard — and Laura carried 28kg on her back to raise money for the group and was deemed an “inspiration” by other mums.
