Mum raises money to thank neonatal unit after difficult birth

Gemma & Thalia take on step challenge to raise funds

​A new mum has pounded the pavements to say ‘thank you' to the medical staff that supported her through her difficult birth.

Gemma Lloyd-Jones has handed over more than £800 for the neonatal unit at Noble’s Hospital after walking 10,000 steps every day for six weeks.

Her daughter Thalia was born via emergency C-section - her placenta was small which can lead to complications during the birth.

Gemma says she was keen to do something to pay tribute to the staff who'd helped her: