Family adopts baby with Down syndrome and heart disease in RN; meet the story
A family from Parnamirim, Brazil, has adopted an eight-month-old baby named Arthur who has Down syndrome and heart disease, after he spent his first months in a neonatal ICU waiting for a home.
The Andalusian Health Service compensates parents with 1,250,000 euros for "medical deficiencies" during their baby's birth
The Andalusian Health Service has agreed to pay 1.25 million euros to the parents of a baby due to alleged medical deficiencies during the birth, which led to serious health issues for the child.
They saved his life when he was a newborn; 35 years later, the same hospital has just saved his premature twins.
A man returns to the hospital that saved him as a premature baby, now bringing his own twin daughters who also needed intensive care.
Taskforce set up to improve maternity care in England
A new taskforce has been established to enhance maternity and neonatal care in England, led by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Less antibiotics and more breast milk reduce severe infections in premature babies, says study
A study in Brazilian neonatal intensive care units shows that reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and increasing breast milk feeding can lower the incidence of late-onset sepsis in premature babies by 18.5%.
Artificial intelligence identifies pain in babies and can assist medical decisions in neonatal ICU
Engineers and pediatricians in Brazil have developed an AI tool that accurately identifies pain levels in newborns in neonatal ICUs using multimodal language and vision models.
Born too early - Milton and Maya got to try responsive feeding
A study at Falu Hospital suggests that babies in the neonatal ward can be discharged earlier when parents take responsibility for feeding based on the baby's hunger cues.
Here preterm infants control their feeding with the support of their parents
A Swedish study examines how responsive feeding by parents can improve nutrition and reduce hospital stays for preterm infants.
A Rare Disease and an Irreversible Diagnosis: The Story of Beltrán That Led His Family to Promote a National Law
The story of Beltrán Romero Feris highlights the challenges in diagnosing adrenoleukodystrophy, leading to a national initiative for newborn screening.
Babies Begin to Receive Single Dose Against Respiratory Virus in Maternity Hospitals in Manaus
Maternity hospitals in Manaus have started administering a single dose of nirsevimab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infections in babies.
Restriction in the Neonatal ICU of the University Hospital Causes Pregnant Women to Seek Alternatives
The University Hospital in Ecuador is facing restrictions in its neonatal ICU, leading to pregnant women being referred to other facilities during emergencies.
A sweet way to relieve newborn pain. Just a little bit is enough for the child to stop suffering during pricking
Research shows that administering sucrose can effectively relieve pain in newborns, particularly preterm infants undergoing painful medical procedures.
Santa Joana Maternity will have to pay R$ 1.2 million after inspection indicated irregularities
Santa Joana Maternity Hospital is required to pay R$ 1.2 million due to collective moral damages following an inspection that revealed serious deficiencies in its neonatal ICU.
After state assistance, Votorantim City Hall abandons plan to close neonatal ICU and opens 6 more beds
The Votorantim City Hall has reversed its decision to close neonatal ICU beds after the state government promised to fund the service.
University Hospital of Guayaquil Will Not Admit New Neonatal ICU Patients
The Guayaquil University Hospital has suspended the admission of new patients to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to health protocol inadequacies.
Santa Joana Hospital to pay millions after agreement with the Public Ministry in case involving twin's death
Santa Joana Hospital in Brazil will pay R$ 1.2 million for failing neonatal care following the death of a newborn due to asphyxiation.
Votorantim City Hall closes the only Neonatal ICU in the city citing financial crisis
The City Hall of Votorantim, Brazil, has announced the closure of its only Neonatal ICU due to a critical financial situation.
Man jailed over fatal gas mix-up at Sydney hospital
Christopher Turner has been sentenced to over two years in prison for his role in a gas mix-up at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital that resulted in the death of one newborn and left another with severe brain damage.
What is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched?
The UK has launched a national investigation into maternity services to identify and address systemic issues affecting care quality and equity.
Kenya: Kenya's First Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty On Preterm Newborn Performed At Knh
Kenyatta National Hospital performed Kenya's first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, marking a significant advancement in neonatal cardiac care.
Logbook of a shift: 'I spent three hours wishing to be relieved to stabilize two premature babies'
A neonatal doctor describes the intense challenges faced during a night shift in the NICU and highlights the ongoing labor dispute over mandatory night shifts in Spain's healthcare system.
Newborn baby stolen from hospital in Rohini, Delhi; suspect woman captured on CCTV
A shocking incident of a newborn being stolen has emerged from the Rohini area of Delhi, where a three-day-old baby was abducted by an unknown woman in the neonatal ward of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital.
Being parents in the ICU: when closeness becomes part of the healing process
More medical institutions are adopting a family-centered approach for neonatal intensive care, allowing parents to stay close to their infants during critical times.
Kanpur: Action taken on the death of a newborn in NICU, registration of Raja Nursing Home canceled
The Kanpur district administration has canceled the registration of Raja Nursing Home following the tragic death of a newborn due to a fire in the warmer machine inside the NICU.
Premature baby weighing 500 grams discharged after 116 days at Santa Casa do Pará
Baby Dafne, born prematurely at just 500 grams, has been discharged after a 116-day stay at Santa Casa do Pará in Brazil.
She was born three months early and weighed only 695 grams. – It stays with you for life
Camilla Hornbæk discusses the lifelong impacts of being born extremely premature, as she shares her experience of being born at 26 weeks gestation.
The mother of a premature baby was woken in the middle of the night in the hospital - soon the worst possible thing happened
A new Netflix documentary dives into the case of Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering seven babies, featuring testimonies from new interviewees including the mother of one of the victims.
Lucy Letby's unexpected prison life from hygiene habits to pining for pet cats
The new Netflix documentary provides unique insights into the prison life of Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse convicted of multiple crimes, revealing her personal experiences and habits behind bars.
Everything you need to know about baby killer Lucy Letby - home life, 7 deaths and appeal
Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was sentenced to life for murdering seven babies and attempted murder of seven more, with ongoing appeals challenging the evidence against her.
Lucy Letby's crimes in full and when the serial killer can appeal life sentence
Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, is serving a life sentence for the murders of seven infants and the attempted murder of seven others, and her case is now being featured in a Netflix series.
Journalist Radnić Exposes Tomašević: '800 Euros for Each Child is Not a Demographic Measure'
Journalist Tomislav Radnić challenged Tomislav Tomašević's claims about increasing neonatal benefits, highlighting discrepancies in the amounts provided for children.
Guardian: A 41% Decline in Births in Gaza is Another Evidence of Genocide
The Guardian reports a 41% decline in birth rates in Gaza due to the Israeli war, leading to increased maternal and neonatal deaths, widespread abortions, and a collapse of reproductive healthcare services.
Doctors detained at a hospital in Siberia after the death of nine newborns
Russian authorities have detained the head doctor and the acting head of the intensive care unit in a Siberian maternity hospital following the deaths of nine newborns, suspected of causing death through negligence.
Girl, 12, tragically dies on New Year's Eve after doctors dismissed symptoms as 'flu'
A 12-year-old girl named Azzurra Breda from Italy died on New Year's Eve after doctors misdiagnosed her symptoms, initially attributing them to the flu.
Traitors star opens up on moment her baby stopped breathing and almost died
Reality star Leanne Quigley shares her traumatic experience when her newborn son nearly lost his life while battling for survival in the NICU after the premature birth of her twin boys.
October 12 revolutionizes neonatal care: family rooms, skin-to-skin 24 hours with parents, and care between intimacy and cutting-edge technology
The October 12 Hospital is transforming neonatal care by introducing family-oriented rooms and promoting continuous skin-to-skin contact between parents and their newborns, leveraging advanced technology while enhancing intimacy.