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Kangaroo Mother Care can be a real life-saver! This #WorldPrematurityDay2023, we want to raise awareness for the benefits of #KMC, a neonatal care practice beneficial for all newborns but especially those #BornTooSoon, with low birth-weight, or in need of immediate medical attention. KMC, as defined by the WHO, comprises: 🦘 continuous skin-to-skin contact for at least 8 hours a day 🦘 exclusive breastfeeding or breastmilk feeding 🦘 timely discharge from the healthcare facility KMC empowers the mother to take control of her own and her infant’s care. It marks a significant reversal in power dynamics in healthcare systems around the globe. KMC prioritizes the needs of families and newborns, thus marking a paradigm shift in newborn and maternal care. This #WPD2023, we call for immediate skin-to-skin care for every baby everywhere.

📢 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚! We are publishing a statement on 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 (𝙆𝙈𝘾), a neonatal care practice that is not just beneficial but essential for preterm and sick newborns. KMC involves continuous skin-to-skin contact, exclusive breastfeeding, and timely discharge from the NICU. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚, and we strongly oppose any practices where families are charged for this care. KMC offers 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨: - reduced mortality and infections - stabilised heart rates and improved brain development - improved long-term social and behavioural outcomes - strengthened bonding and reduced stress for both infants and parents Moreover, 𝙆𝙈𝘾 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 by reducing the workload on medical staff, lowering hospital costs, and requiring less expensive equipment. It’s a win-win for families and healthcare providers. Join us in advocating for 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/dPP3i4Yy #KangarooMotherCare #NeonatalCare #HealthcareAdvocacy #EFCNI #FamilyCenteredCare

Kangaroo Mother Care can be a real life-saver! This #WorldPrematurityDay2023, we want to raise awareness for the benefits of #KMC, short for #KangarooMotherCare. KMC is a neonatal care practice beneficial for all newborns. But especially those #BornTooSoon, with low birth-weight, or in need of immediate medical attention profit from it. KMC, as defined by the WHO, comprises 🦘 continuous skin-to-skin contact for at least 8 hours a day 🦘 exclusive breastfeeding or breastmilk feeding 🦘 timely discharge from the healthcare facility KMC empowers the mother to take control of her own and her infant’s care. It marks a significant reversal in power dynamics in healthcare systems around the globe. KMC prioritises the needs of families and newborns, thus marking a paradigm shift in newborn and maternal care. This #WPD2023, we therefore advocate for immediate skin-to-skin care for every baby everywhere. Join us and learn more at: https://ow.ly/iKpV50Q8AS3

Kangaroo Mother Care can be a real lifesaver! This #WorldPrematurityDay2023, we want to raise awareness for the benefits of #KMC, short for #KangarooMotherCare. KMC is a neonatal care practice beneficial for all newborns. But especially those #BornTooSoon, with low birth weight or in need of immediate medical attention profit from it. KMC, as defined by the World Health Organization, comprises: 🦘 continuous skin-to-skin contact for at least 8 hours a day 🦘 exclusive breastfeeding or breastmilk feeding 🦘 timely discharge from the healthcare facility KMC empowers the mother to take control of her own and her infant’s care. It marks a significant reversal in power dynamics in healthcare systems around the globe. KMC prioritizes the needs of families and newborns, thus marking a paradigm shift in newborn and maternal care. This #WPD2023, GHV advocates for immediate skin-to-skin care for every baby everywhere. PMNCH

Kangaroo Mother Care can be a real life-saver! This #WorldPrematurityDay2023, we want to raise awareness for the benefits of #KMC, short for #KangarooMotherCare. KMC is a neonatal care practice beneficial for all newborns. But especially those #BornTooSoon, with low birth-weight, or in need of immediate medical attention profit from it. KMC, as defined by the WHO, comprises 🦘 continuous skin-to-skin contact for at least 8 hours a day 🦘 exclusive breastfeeding or breastmilk feeding 🦘 timely discharge from the healthcare facility KMC empowers the mother to take control of her own and her infant’s care. It marks a significant reversal in power dynamics in healthcare systems around the globe. KMC prioritises the needs of families and newborns, thus marking a paradigm shift in newborn and maternal care. This #WPD2023, we therefore advocate for immediate skin-to-skin care for every baby everywhere.

🌟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: The importance of European standards for 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 in neonatal health!🌟 We are pleased to present a new video featuring Professor Jos Latour (Chair) and Dr. Marina Cuttini (Vice Chair) from the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH) Topic Expert Group on “Ethical decision-making & palliative care”. In this video, they highlight the 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 in this area: 📌 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: Unfortunately, some newborns are critically ill and may not survive. It is crucial to have well-defined care practices for these infants and their families. 📌 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: There is significant variability in ethical decision-making and palliative care practices across Europe and within countries. This inconsistency can affect the quality of care provided. 📌 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: The European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH) define core issues and establish guidelines to benefit these infants and their families. The ESCNH bring together over 220 healthcare professionals, parent representatives, and industry specialists from more than 30 countries. These standards serve as a reference for developing national protocols and laws, aiming to ensure the highest quality of care for newborns. 🎥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 and join us in highlighting the critical topic of “Ethical decision-making & palliative care” this July as part of the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (#ESCNH). More information also here: https://lnkd.in/dumswadn #ForTheBestStartInLife #NewbornHealth #BetterStandardsBetterOutcomes #act4babies

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡! In neonatal care, the advancement in treatments has increased survival rates for preterm and ill newborns. However, when faced with life-limiting conditions or significant long-term disabilities, ethical decision-making and palliative care become crucial components of care. 📌 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Ensuring parents are fully involved in care decisions through transparent and honest discussions builds trust and enhances decision-making. 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: Interdisciplinary neonatal palliative care focuses on the quality of life for both the infant and the family. All relevant medical information, prognosis, and care choices should be shared, respecting family values and rights. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Overcoming barriers related to language, education, culture, and socio-economic status with clear and compassionate communication is essential. The European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH) provide comprehensive guidelines to help healthcare professionals deliver optimal care from the hospital to school age. This interdisciplinary collaboration brings together over 220 experts from 30+ countries to develop and update care standards in this and other critical areas of 𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. The ESCNH set the standard for ensuring the best outcomes for newborns and their families. 👉 Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/dumswadn #ForTheBestStartInLife #NewbornHealth #BetterStandardsBetterOutcomes #act4babies #ESCNH

When you're born a little earlier than planned, you need the best possible care. It's #WorldPrematurityDay2023 . Shining a light on the challenges faced by premature babies and their families. 💛The UK has one of the highest premature baby birth rates in the world. More than 60,000 premature babies are born each year. 💛Every neonatal story is unique. 💛The level of care babies and their families receive in the NICU affects their long-term outcomes. When the stakes are this high and the patient so precious, getting the treatment and care right is so important. That's why we're proud to offer Paul. The world's smallest, high-tech patient simulator, developed by Neonatologists. https://lnkd.in/eU-c7xwf #WorldPrematurityDay #NICU #neonatalcare SIMCharacters

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Newborn Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are specialized environments tailored for babies who require more intensive medical attention. Whether it's due to premature birth, congenital conditions, or complications during delivery, NICUs play a crucial role in ensuring these infants receive optimal care.   With a specialist like Dr. Kalpana Bharani Kumar overseeing care, families can find solace. Her expertise spans not only understanding the intricacies of neonatal conditions but also providing holistic care ensuring both medical and emotional needs are met.   The technology and equipment in a NICU are specifically designed for tiny patients, but it's the specialists who make the real difference. They monitor vital signs, administer necessary medications, and ensure that the babies grow stronger each day.   Dr. Kalpana Bharani Kumar's approach goes beyond just medical care. It's about building trust with the parents, guiding them on what to expect, and ensuring they're an integral part of their baby's healing journey. Every baby's resilience is amplified with the combined efforts of dedicated neonatal experts and the unwavering love of their families.   #NewbornCare #NICU #DrKalpanaExpertise #PrematureBabies #NeonatalCare #HolisticApproach #ParentalGuidance #BabyResilience #MedicalAttention #FamilySupport