The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is a group dedicated to promoting the health of children with a focus on the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and nutritional needs. ESPGHAN disseminates science-based information and advice on the best practices to meet the nutritional needs of children. ESPGHAN has four special interest groups dedicated […]
During pregnancy, making sure you and your baby have the proper nutrition is crucial. Micronutrient deficiencies during this time have been associated with all sorts of pregnancy complications, such as premature birth, and can have adverse effects on fetal growth and development. To address this many expecting mothers turn to vitamin supplementation during pregnancy. But, […]
In the world of neonatal care, Nicole Nyberg is a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner(NNP) and a proud mother of a preemie, who has embarked on a mission to empower neonatal parents. In her podcasts, Nicole shares her work and knowledge as a neonatal nurse and as a preemie mother. Recently, the Preemie team had the […]
On Friday 2nd June 2023, Preemie® visited the neonatal unit at the University Hospital in Southampton UK. Louise Donohue, Preemie®’s Innovation Project Manager had the privilege of visiting the Princess Anne (PA) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in this hospital. The UHS PA NICU is one of the UK’s leading research neonatal hospitals with special […]
Maternal mortality is a critical problem in public health that affects women worldwide, and the rate has increased post-COVID. In the US alone, the maternal mortality rate for 2021 was 32.9 deaths per 100 000 live births, up from 23.8 in 2020 and 20.1 in 2019. This mortality refers to a woman dying from any […]
Premature babies are born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation. These babies are at a high risk of developing nutritional deficiencies, which can have long-term consequences on their growth and development. Nutritional support is, therefore, essential for these babies, and there are two main routes of administering nutrients to premature babies: enteral and […]
Premature birth is defined as a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Your baby is a preemie if born prematurely, and it may take longer for you to be able to take your preemie home compared to full-term babies. The time frame for a premature baby to go home depends on several factors […]
Autism and preterm birth are two distinct conditions, but recent research has shown a link between the two. Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, refers to the delivery of a baby before 37 weeks of gestation. In contrast, autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, and by repetitive […]
Do social and economic disparities, within the same country, determine different prematurity risk levels? In other words, are pregnant women with lower income or living in a socially and economically disadvantaged environment more likely to give birth to a preterm baby? Several studies show that the answer is yes! Let’s consider the USA, for instance. […]
The power of data analysis is revolutionising all industrial sectors and the way in which many professionals work and take decisions. Healthcare makes no exception, and this is particularly true when risk prediction of developing specific conditions and diseases, as well as their management, come into play. In neonatology, we know that several diseases are […]