RONICK

When doctors told Hannah after her 28-week scan that her baby’s growth was well behind schedule, she was understandably concerned – especially in light of previous miscarriages.

So when staff at her obstetric check-up asked if she would like to take part in the PROTECT Me Trial, she and husband Nav did not hesitate.

“I believe in science. I trust the doctors and midwives, so I decided to join the trial as soon as I knew there was an issue with my baby’s growth,” she said.

Every week, she returned for a scan with an instruction to “pack your bags because you may need an emergency C-section at any time”.

Baby Ronick waited another seven weeks to come into the world. He weighed 1.88kg (small, but still much more than expected) and gave a good healthy cry when he arrived.

“We were so relieved to have a healthy baby!” Hannah said.

Ronick's progress will be monitored, like the other 335 babies in the trial, and once they have reached their second birthday, the effectiveness of melatonin treatment will be assessed.

Hannah and Nav are proud to have played their part in advancing medical science.