Romania’s 2025 Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Marathon set a new national record with 1,606 hours of skin-to-skin contact in neonatal units across the country. Led by ARNIS, the campaign brought together parents, healthcare professionals, and hospitals to promote this life-saving practice for preterm and critically ill newborns. Discover how Romania is building a stronger future for its tiniest patients – one “prescribed” hug at a time.

Mental health challenges are common among parents after the birth of a very preterm infant. Feelings of anxiety and depression can emerge in both mothers and fathers, especially during the early days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Trigger warning! This research news deals with the palliative care and death of terminally ill infants. In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), life-saving efforts are central, but not all infants can survive. This presents emotional and ethical challenges for families and healthcare professionals alike. Neonatal palliative care (NPC) has emerged as a compassionate approach to support newborns with life-limiting conditions and their families.

A national symposium in Cyprus brought together experts, officials, and parents to improve care for preterm babies – from the first breath to adulthood.

A newly expanded neonatal unit in Limerick is transforming care for preterm and sick newborns – putting families at the center and raising the standard nationwide.

Read more on how Early Birds hosted a certified training in Lviv, Ukraine, bringing together 50 healthcare professionals from 16 regions of Ukraine to advance early assessment and follow-up care for infants at risk.

Discover how PIPNU is transforming preterm infant care in Uganda through Kangaroo Mother Care, peer support, ROP screening, and community-driven innovation.

Central-venous-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major concern in neonatal care, especially for preterm infants who require intensive medical support. These infections can lead to serious complications, prolonged hospital stays, and increased antibiotic use.

Trigger warning! This research news deals with the palliative care and death of terminally ill infants. In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), life-saving efforts are central, but not all infants can survive. This presents emotional and ethical challenges for families and healthcare professionals alike.

Pregnancy is often studied as an interaction between mother and child, yet the father’s impactful role in shaping pregnancy outcomes is gaining increasing recognition. Beyond providing genetic material, paternal factors such as lifestyle, health, and environmental exposures can significantly influence fetal development.