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Great article out of Australia about preterm birth and the definition of 'early term' between 37-39 weeks and how those last couple week are still vital for development. Dr Vernon said a common misconception they hoped to address with the program was the idea that a baby had reached full term at 37 weeks gestation."That's an idea that has been around for more than 100 years, but what we now know is that the baby's brain develops much more powerfully if they're born two weeks later at 39 weeks of pregnancy," she said. #preemie #nicu #pretermbirth

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I will shout it from the roof tops, skin-to-skin is where babies need to be! “The existing evidence is very, very robust. We can depend on it.”Dr. Pratima Mittal, Head of Obstetrics and GynecologyAmrita Hospital

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Skin-to-skin has endless benefits for our patients and their parents. However, the timing varies from facility to facility. I stress the importance of developing technique to have parents perform skin-to-skin as soon as possible and in patients that are critical. It will take a team to do so safely, but it is such an important gift you can provide for families. Where there is a will there is a way! Don't let fear stop you from developing a team to help parents perform this 1st. :) See Cedars-Sinai's article below. #preemie #nicu #skintoskin #kanagaroocare

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Beautiful artwork reflecting the anguish and journey of our families in the NICU and the life saving donations of breastmilk. I was really touched by the stories. If you stop for a minute, you are reminded of the amazing environment we work in and the humanity we witness every day. #preemie #nicu #breastmilk

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'Necessity is the mother of invention.' I always enjoy hearing stories of former preemies paying it back. Hypothermia is a very serious problem for this population, especially in areas of the globe that lack the equipment required to maintain temperatures. Bravo to Warmilu! #preemie #nicu #temperature

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Gone are the days of the NICU staff being the 'gate keepers' to the infants in our care. Our job as the experts is to encourage our parents to become the experts on their babies while in the NICU. We truly are partners in care. We should encourage, empower and celebrate with them as we prepare them for the journey and eventual discharge. The program in the article below is called 'Merge.' #nicu #preemie #familycenteredcare "For newborns, having their parents involved in their care early on strengthens the parental bond, supports healthy brain development andstabilizes their overall health, according to Health P.E.I."

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I often get asked what I actually do. I work for Philips Clinical Professional Services and I conduct the Preemie for a Day workshop. I absolutely love traveling around the country to different NICUs and interacting with staff. I also enjoy inspiring staff to make changes in their care that leads to more positive outcomes. It's such a fun class that includes both lecture and hands on that has lasting effects. If you are dedicated to providing education to your staff that makes a difference, this class if for you! Would love to discuss this further. #preemie #nicu #CEUs

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Yesterday I posted about zero separation. How do we get there? See the NICU design below. By keeping parents in the same room, we not only decrease separation but also, assist in the parents becoming 'experts' in their infant's care by designing a comfortable and inviting environment. Win-win. #preemie #nicu

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