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I invite you to read this insightful piece by my colleague Linda Genen, MD, MPH

Where can you use our Single Patient Use Swift? Commonly used for MRI's, in A&E and on maternity wards, it can be used to safely transfer patients anywhere that cross-contamination is a concern.

Leaning that never ends ! Just about today, I embarked on this one. I was motivated to learn through the significance of orodontal care in maternal & newborns in order to help seal the knowledge gap by providing orodontal data tailored to all expecting mothers. While I learn through this course, it was thrilling to discover existing myths around such services by expecting mothers and relative realities to aid scale off such myths. Being a primary Healthcare provider, seeing different care seeking categories, Antenatal clinics are not an exclude. I’ll endeavor to integrate orodontal services to maternal and newborns care package to improve their oral health and overall wellbeing at all times. #who #orodontalCare #Maternalandnewborns #PrimaryHealthCare

Join the Maternity and Newborn Learning Health Network’s next clinical conversation for an exploration of the diagnosis and management of placenta previa and accreta. Based on recently published Victorian data, consideration of which women need to be transferred to a higher level of care, and which women can safely be cared for closer to home will be discussed. Learn what to do when it all goes wrong. https://shorturl.at/qvNW0

📢 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

#WednesdayWisdom New research has revealed gaps in postpartum care affecting both maternal and infant health. While past studies have focused on maternal providers, this study explores perspectives from maternal and infant healthcare providers, shedding light on key issues, including limited infant care education, unmet maternal expectations, and a need for better integration of care and support. Read the full article to learn why this study calls for improved prenatal education, stronger social support, and enhanced access to postpartum services. https://lnkd.in/gX58nC6z #maternhealth #infanthealth

📢 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! In partnership with EFCNI - European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants we are issuing a 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 (𝐊𝐌𝐂). This essential neonatal care practice involves continuous skin-to-skin contact, exclusive breastfeeding, and timely discharge from the NICU. It’s a low-cost, high-outcome intervention that significantly improves health outcomes for newborns and supports families globally. Key benefits of KMC include: - reducing infant mortality and infections - improving growth, brain development, and long-term outcomes - strengthening bonding and reducing stress for infants and parents - lowering hospital costs and easing the workload for healthcare professionals Despite these benefits, some hospitals are unjustly charging families for KMC. We strongly oppose such practices and 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧’𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. Join us in this crucial advocacy effort. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e8_kQFKR #KangarooMotherCare #GlobalHealth #FamilyEmpowerment #HealthcareAdvocacy #RightToCare

Share this study by Dorian Odems, PhD, MPH, CHES and Karen A. Scott, MD, MPH, FACOG “Make everybody see, in order to fight the powers that be” Public Enemy Dr. Odems and Dr. Scott highlight the experiences of #obstetricracism in maternity care. These are the experiences that ACTT was developed to help mitigate. Ask Questions until you understand Claim Your Space Trust Your Body Tell Your Story In the fight to stop mistreatment and abuse which should not be happening in health”care”, papers like this will help end #obstetricracism and improve #maternalhealth.

View the recording of out webinar on optimal neonatal care! Delve into the crucial aspects of maintaining normothermia after birth and discover cutting-edge interventions for the "Golden Hour" to ensure the best start for newborns. #NeonatalCare #GoldenHour #Thermoregulatin

🌐 Illuminating Neonatal Care: A Tribute to Innovation 🏥✨ Hello LinkedIn community! 👋 Today, let's delve into the world of neonatal care and shine a spotlight on two remarkable innovations – the Neonatal Phototherapy Unit and Baby Warmer. 🌐💡 The Neonatal Phototherapy Unit, with its tailored spectrum and soothing design, plays a pivotal role in combating jaundice among newborns. Meanwhile, the Baby Warmer, with its precise temperature control and gentle radiant warmth, creates a haven for infants to thrive. 💼 These technologies aren't just tools; they are the embodiment of progress in healthcare, ensuring our tiniest community members receive the best possible start in life. Let's salute the professionals who harness the power of these innovations to deliver compassionate care to our most vulnerable. 💪👶 #HealthcareInnovation #NeonatalCare #MedicalAdvancements #medicalequipment #medicaldevicemanufacturing #medicaldevicesales