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The Power of Kangaroo Mother Care: Improving Breastfeeding and Growth in Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Breastfeeding is essential for newborn health, yet preterm and low birth weight infants often face challenges in establishing successful feeding. Kangaroo mother care (KMC), a method involving prolonged skin-to-skin contact between the caregiver and the infant, has been shown to improve breastfeeding rates and overall growth outcomes.

Parental Experiences and Core Health Outcomes for Newborns During Epidemic Situations

Epidemics, such as COVID-19, profoundly impact healthcare delivery, especially affecting vulnerable groups like preterm infants and their parents. Changes in hospital visitation policies and disruptions to standard care practices present significant challenges.

Preventing professional burnout among healthcare workers in Ukraine: A lifeline amidst war

How a Ukrainian patient organisation is supporting 800 healthcare workers in five regions - a guest article by Oleksandra Balyasna, Head of "Ranni Ptashky" ("Early Birds Preemie Parent Association" )in Ukraine, EFCNI PAB Member, and GLANCE Advisory Board Member.

The neglected sibling? – Investigating the implications of having a preterm born sibling on the quality of life of the term born sibling

Siblings are one’s first peer group experience. Growing up, they contribute greatly to identity building and childhood development. However, there is little data on how having a preterm child affects the lives of term born siblings.

How to support staff? Mental health workshop for NICU nurses in Hungary

Guest article by Zita Gross-Wallinger, Dr. Csaba Nádor, and Lívia Nagy of partner parent organisation "Melletted a Helyem Association".

Empowering collaboration: Parents and experts discussing the future of neonatal care in Switzerland

Guest article by Dina Hediger, Founder and CEO of "Frühchen & Neokinder Schweiz" ("Preemies and NICU kids Switzerland").

Revolutionising RSV prevention in all infants

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe respiratory infections in infants, often resulting in hospitalisation. A recent study from Galicia, Spain, demonstrates the effectiveness of nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, in preventing RSV-related hospitalisations during the 2023-2024 season.

Telemedicine in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): The potential and limitations of eHealth applications to support parents of hospitalised infants

Anxiety and stress are common feelings for parents of newborns being hospitalised in the NICU, reducing their mental health. Subsequently, this can reduce the parents’ wellbeing and even negatively impact the development of the child.

Study Reveals Aspirin Reduces Preterm Preeclampsia Risk

Aspirin and preterm preeclampsia prevention are critical areas of focus for improving maternal health. Preterm preeclampsia (PE) is a serious condition affecting pregnant women worldwide, with potentially severe consequences for both mother and child.

Bringing comfort and support to preterm babies and their families in Türkiye

To support preterm babies and their families in Turkey, our partner parent organisation “El Bebek Gül Bebek” has launched three powerful initiatives...

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