Twin infants often spend their first days or weeks in neonatal units, where decisions about their care can deeply affect families. This study explored how Australian neonatal units approach “twin co-bedding”, placing twin infants together on a shared safe surface.

The first minutes after birth are crucial for every newborn, especially for those requiring resuscitation. One important question for healthcare professionals is whether resuscitation should begin before or after cutting the umbilical cord. In recent years, delayed cord clamping has shown many benefits, such as improved circulation and iron levels in newborns.

This policy statement reflects the insights and discussions from a multi-day workshop convened by the Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants in October 2025. Leaders of national parent organizations contributed their perspectives and explored potential solutions for RSV prevention, taking into account the current RSV situation in their countries and its impact on the most vulnerable populations in society.

Families of preterm and sick newborns often face stressful and traumatic experiences during stays in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Family Integrated Care (FICare) is an approach designed to empower parents as primary caregivers, fostering stronger parent–professional partnerships and improving outcomes for infants and families.

Parents of preterm and sick newborns often face emotional, physical, and psychological challenges during their baby’s stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Professional medical care is essential, but so is emotional support from people who have lived through the same experience. Peer-to-peer support programs offer parents comfort, understanding, and hope during a difficult time. In Switzerland, Frühchen & Neokinder Schweiz is leading the way by training former NICU parents to stand alongside families and provide this vital support.

Preterm and low birth weight infants often require prolonged hospital stays, which can be stressful for both families including the child itself and healthcare teams. Research has shown that the hospital environment and limited parental involvement can negatively affect an infant’s development and delay discharge.

Quality healthcare for mothers and newborns is essential, yet many countries still struggle to provide it consistently. Despite national strategies, gaps in leadership, resources, and monitoring often prevent real improvements in care. To address these challenges, a group of countries partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to establish the Quality of Care Network.

Human milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants, yet its nutrient content can vary depending on the mother’s diet and health. Until now, there were no reliable reference values for nutrients in human milk, making it difficult to assess infant nutrition accurately. To address this gap, the international Mothers, Infants, and Lactation Quality (MILQ) study created evidence-based reference values from healthy mother-infant pairs in four countries.

Children born before 37 weeks of pregnancy face a higher risk of developing mental health challenges. Despite advances in medical care, their mental health outcomes have not improved in recent decades. Researchers from Germany and the UK studied over 1,500 preterm-born children to identify which factors help them cope and thrive emotionally.

Every two seconds, a child is born too soon. Behind every case is a deeply personal story that deserves to be heard. Preterm birth is not just a medical challenge; it’s a human one. A global campaign called Born Too Soon, coordinated by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (PMNCH), has shown how storytelling can be a powerful tool to raise awareness and drive change.