Couple stranded in Turkey with premature baby return to UK

Doctors in the UK have said they are happy with Wolfe's progress after he was delivered almost eight weeks early

A couple stranded in Turkey following the premature birth of their baby on their honeymoon have returned to the UK.

Stephen Crawshaw, a serving soldier, received help from the Royal British Legion to pay for an air ambulance.

The charity also offered to cover the remaining medical costs in Turkey for his son Wolfe, who was born at 33 weeks and whom insurers refused to pay for.

"Without them we would be still there right now," mum Louise said.

"We can't thank them enough."

Wolfe is able to breathe on his own now but requires extra help with feeding

Mrs Crawshaw and Wolfe were transported to the UK by air ambulance on Saturday.

Wolfe's father arrived in the UK on Friday evening having taken a different flight.

Wolfe, who was born almost eight weeks early, was taken to the neonatal intensive care unit at Bath Royal United Hospitals where doctors said they were "happy" with his progress.

Mother and baby travelled back from Turkey in an air amblance

He will be discharged once his feeding improves.

Mr Crawshaw, from Trowbridge, said: "The Royal British Legion helped us out, and me being in the Army meant they took a lot of pressure off our soldier [Wolfe]."

The pair described the "relief" felt by their families after returning following a week's holiday that turned into three weeks.