What can NICUs and parent organizations learn from one another across borders? Kylie Pussell, Yamile Jackson, and Lucie Žáčková reflect on a European journey shaped by Kangaroo Mother Care, peer support, and a shared commitment to keeping families close.

Noah’s Ark Belgium warmly welcomed more than 200 participants to its 3rd Zero Separation Conference on 22 May, bringing together caregivers and internationally renowned experts for an inspiring day of learning and exchange. The conference celebrated the importance of breastmilk, parental involvement, and developmental care, while building excitement for next year’s edition in Liège.

Preterm birth can affect health far beyond the newborn period. Mental health is one area where questions still remain, especially as children grow into adolescence and adulthood. This study looked at whether people born preterm were more likely to be diagnosed with psychiatric disorders later in life.

Preterm infants and those with low birthweight face a high risk of complications, including infections and death. Providing safe, effective care in neonatal units is essential to improve outcomes. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), which involves skin-to-skin contact between the infant and caregiver, is already known to support stabilization.

Transitioning from hospital to home can be challenging for preterm infants and their families. Differences in discharge practices and unclear criteria may affect how prepared parents feel.

The birth of a preterm infant can deeply affect parents’ well-being. Parents often face emotional stress, uncertainty, and demanding caregiving responsibilities, especially during hospitalization.

Preterm birth remains a leading cause of infant illness and death in the United States. Long-standing racial and ethnic disparities have been widely reported, yet the role of household income over time has been less clear. A large US population-based cross-sectional study analyzed data from 411,469 mothers of infants aged 2 to 4 months between 2011 and 2021 using the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.

Health and lifestyle before pregnancy can shape pregnancy outcomes. Growing evidence shows that a woman’s and a man’s health even before conception may influence pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia

When a newborn needs care in a neonatal unit, families often face emotional and practical challenges. Family-centered care aims to support both infants and families by involving parents as partners in care.

Maternal and neonatal immunization is a key strategy to protect infants in their earliest months of life. In Latin America, preventable infectious diseases still contribute to illness and death among newborns and pregnant women. This article summarizes findings from a scientific symposium held in Costa Rica that reviewed research gaps and implementation challenges in maternal and neonatal immunization.