GLANCE: Global Alliance for Newborn Care

🌎 On 25 October, we come together to celebrate 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (WSBHD), with this year's theme “𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫”. The focus is on ensuring that the rights of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus (SBH) are respected and their contributions are recognised in all areas of life. 💡 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐚 is a congenital condition that arises during early pregnancy as a result of complications involving the neural tube and spine. It can be prevented by folic acid supplementation during pregnancy. 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬 results from an imbalance in the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), leading to increased pressure on the brain. Both conditions require lifelong support and accessible care. However, individuals with SBH continue to face significant challenges, including stigma, discrimination, and barriers to accessible healthcare. It is essential that we 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬 by improving healthcare systems, prevention efforts, and inclusive environments to ensure that people with SBH can fully participate in society and fulfil their potential. Join us in advocating for the SBH community and raising awareness around these critical issues. Together, we can work towards integrated care and a society where everyone has equal opportunities. 🤝 ➡️ Visit International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus to learn more about #WSBHD24 and to get involved! #BridgingGapsTogether #InclusionMatters

🌍𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗕 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀 (𝗚𝗕𝗦) 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀👶🏽 As GBS is one of the leading causes of neonatal sepsis and meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) now recommends that 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 to help prevent these serious complications. Each year, nearly 400,000 newborns globally are affected by GBS, often transmitted during childbirth. 🤰🏾 WHO's guidelines offer two approaches: 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, in which all pregnant women are tested at around 35-37 weeks, and 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, targeting those with specific risk factors. Both strategies aim to administer antibiotics to mothers at the right time during labour, significantly reducing the risk of passing the infection to the baby. 🩺💊 👩🏽⚕️Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to protect newborns from preventable infections. It’s time to make 𝗚𝗕𝗦 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲! 🌍 ⚡Let’s work together to reduce the global burden of GBS infection and champion newborn health! 👶🏾 To read more about the WHO recommendations, visit our GLANCE website: https://lnkd.in/exNaHk6N WHO guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eMzdr-BE #GBS #WHO #NewbornCare #PregnancyHealth #PreventInfections © pixabay

🔜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧: #𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 🎉 🚀 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭! 🚀 We at EFCNI - European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants and GLANCE are excited to announce the launch of our 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭, designed for healthcare professionals, parents, and advocates. We have created customisable graphics, key messages, and evidence-based information to help you raise awareness of preterm birth and its challenges 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. 💜👶 Access our Trello board and find ready-to-use resources to help you advocate for better care for preterm babies and their families. Let’s work together to make a global impact! ➡️ bit.ly/WPD2024Toolkit #WorldPrematurityDay #WPD2024 #WPD #Healthcare #NeonatalHealth

💚 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 💚 As 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 is dedicated to mental health in the workplace, we are drawing attention to the critical role mental health plays in the wellbeing of healthcare professionals, particularly those working in #neonatology. 👶 The demands of the neonatal environment can have a significant impact on the mental health of staff, as shown by a survey*: 👩🏼⚕️ 𝟕𝟎 % of neonatal staff frequently report feeling exhausted or unwell.  👨🏻⚕️ 𝟓𝟐 % experience anxiety and compassion fatigue.  👩🏽⚕️ 𝟖𝟕 % attribute their declining mental health to understaffing.  🤝 Creating a supportive, open environment that encourages conversations about mental health is essential to reduce stigma and ensure that no one faces their challenges alone. 🧠 To learn more about workplace mental health and the impacts on neonatal professionals, visit www.wfmh.global & www.mentalhealth.org.uk #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAtWork #NeonatalCare #HealthcareWellbeing #SupportYourTeam #MentalWellbeing #WMHD2024 #HealthcareProfessionals * Source: https://lnkd.in/ead3bu2N 

👩⚕️👨⚕️ During Neonatal Nurses Week, from 14 to 20 September, we pay tribute to the remarkable neonatal nurses whose expertise and compassion make a difference in the lives of preterm babies and their families. As essential members of the NICU team, neonatal nurses play a vital role in providing specialised care and support. Their dedication brings comfort to vulnerable newborns and creates an environment of hope, resilience and healing. 💜 A heartfelt thank you to all neonatal nurses for your unwavering commitment to the well-being of our smallest patients. Your work leaves a lasting impact on families and builds brighter futures. 🤝 Let’s raise awareness and collaborate to improve the quality of neonatal care worldwide! 🤝 #NeonatalNursesWeek #TogetherForNICU #NICUHeroes

🌎 𝟏𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🌎 Preterm babies face unique challenges, and sepsis is one of the most serious. Their underdeveloped immune systems increase their susceptibility to infections, including the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Vigilance and comprehensive care are therefore essential for the health of our tiniest patients. 💡 Invasive medical interventions such as artificial respiratory support are vital for many preterm infants. At the same time, they can increase the risk of infection, including sepsis. It is important to be aware of the potential infection pathways and the complex interplay between life-saving interventions and infection risks. 🤝 We encourage all healthcare professionals to advocate for comprehensive care that addresses the unique challenges faced by preterm babies. Ongoing research and clinical vigilance are essential to ensure the best outcomes for these vulnerable patients. 💜 For more detailed information on the management of neonatal sepsis, refer to the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH): https://lnkd.in/eyR-35gq To find out more about #WorldSepsisDay, visit Global Sepsis Alliance. #WSD2024 #NeonatalSepsis #NeonatalHealth #RaiseAwareness

📅 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐃 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 💭 Did you know fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are among the leading preventable causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities? The global prevalence of FASD in children and adolescents is estimated to be 7.7 per 1000 in the general population. Research shows that the prevalence of FASD even exceeds 1% in 76 countries, highlighting the global impact. The European area leads the ranking for alcohol use during pregnancy with a prevalence of 25%. 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧.☠️ When a pregnant woman consumes alcohol, it crosses the placenta, potentially disrupting fetal development. This exposure can lead to severe outcomes, including miscarriage, preterm birth, stillbirth, and FASD. The latter can present with neurodevelopmental impairment with or without facial dysmorphology, congenital anomalies, and poor growth – often with lifelong consequences. ❗ On this International FASD Awareness Day, we highlight that despite their 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, FASD remain underdiagnosed and often overlooked. Many cases go undetected or are diagnosed too late, contributing to a lack of public awareness and necessary intervention. 📢 We encourage all healthcare professionals to empower pregnant women by providing them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions for their baby’s health. 👶🏻💚 More information on how to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy can be found on the EFCNI - European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants Website: https://lnkd.in/eMbh6Nrg #FASD #Awareness #Pregnancy #PublicHealth

Today, we celebrate World Sexual Health Day! 🌍 Established by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), World Sexual Health Day serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of sexual health and well-being for all. This year’s theme, “𝑃𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠” (#WSHD2024), highlights that the cornerstone of any healthy relationship is consent – the basis for trust, mutual respect, and effective communication. At 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄, we support this initiative and particularly highlight the critical role of consent in reproductive health. Empowering girls and women to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproductive choices is paramount. 🤝 Join us in raising awareness of everyone’s fundamental rights to sexual and #ReproductiveHealth. Together, we can advocate for a world where sexual health is recognised as a right, not a privilege. ❤️ #WorldSexualHealthDay #GLANCE #ReproductiveRights #WSHD2024 Image: Freepik

⌛ #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024 is coming to an end, yet several countries are just getting ready to launch their #WBW activities to promote a breastfeeding friendly society in September, October or November. 🤱 Our graphics will remain available, so whenever you want to take a stand for #Breastfeeding, please visit our campaign page and download and share our materials, including a poster, social media graphic in 26 languages, infographics, and much more: bit.ly/WBW_2024 When you do, please be sure to use #WBW2024 as well as #BreastfeedingIsAJourney and do not forget to tag us EFCNI - European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants so we can find and like your posts! 🤝 In a collective effort, we need to engage governments, health systems, workplaces and communities to assume their vital roles in strengthening families and establishing breastfeeding friendly environments to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in all aspects of life. 👩🏻🤝👨🏿 It is only by incorporating parents’ voices, perspectives and needs on breastfeeding and parenting, and how policy can support them, that we can ultimately adapt and develop adequate breastfeeding interventions. We would like to thank all our supporters of this year's World Breastfeeding Week for joining us in raising awareness of the importance of #BreastfeedingSupportForAll!! 🙏💜 #BreastfeedingSupport #ClosingTheGap #ThankYou

#KangarooMotherCare and #ZeroSeparation support breastfeeding in the NICU - and they can be life-saving interventions for preterm and low-birthweight infants. Watch EFCNI's video on the practice of #KMC in the NICU. ⬇