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It is important to support parents in the NICU. They should know their childrens' needs and rights and also collaborate with health professionals. Informed parent’s involvement crucially contributes to better responses to preterm babies and their follow-up.
Paula Guerra, Co-founder of XXS – Associação Portuguesa de Apoio ao Bebé Prematuro
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I am glad to contribute with my expertise in foetal medicine and support EFCNI and the power set free by parents. Only by joining forces, and by working in honest partnership with patients can we reach the best for mothers, babies and their families.
Professor Kypros Herodotou Nicolaides, Professor of Foetal Medicine, King’s College, London, UK, Professor of Foetal Medicine, University College, London; UK, Founder of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF)
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When it comes to systemic change we must not forget how important all the small initial steps are to spread one’s ideas and start a change of thinking. It’s a long way from an idea to a paradigm shift that takes creativity, commitment, and persistence.
Matthias Scheffelmeier, Ashoka Germany, Co-director Ashoka Europe, CEO SEND e.V. (i.G.)
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Neonatal nurses spend a significant amount of time with preterm babies and are often the first reference person providing valuable advice for parents during their child’s stay in the NICU.
Linda Johnston, Professor and Dean, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Honorary Professor University of Hong Kong and Suzhou University (China), Adjunct Professor Vanderbilt University (USA)
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By combining forces, we will improve standards of care, nurture the development of needed infrastructure and work towards allowing every baby the best start in life.
Professor Luc J. I. Zimmermann, Neonatologist, Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Academic Hospital Maastricht, the Netherlands, member of the EFCNI Trustee Board
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Follow-up programmes like SHIPS help to identify health concerns and to start interventions as early as possible. By involving parents in research on follow-up, it is possible to make sure these programmes respond to their needs and those of their preterm children.
Dr Jennifer Zeitlin, Programme coordinator of SHIPS, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM), France
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As a perinatologist, improving maternal health not only in Germany but worldwide is one of my main objectives. I am proud to be a member of EFCNI’s donation programme to support Silke Mader and her team in providing every newborn with the best start in life.
Dr Wolf-Henning Becker, Gynaecologist and obstetrician, Elbe Center for Prenatal Medicine, Hamburg, Germany
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It's all about communication. Communicating in a clear, transparent and empathetic way is key if you want to share and pursue your vision. This is the foundation for a trusting collaboration on eye level and something invaluable.
Hans-Joerg Gross, Marketing manager D/A/CH at Vetoquinol; before then Business Unit Manager at Abbott
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Information exchange, sharing best practise, and developing standards of care are important elements to pave the way for better prevention and improvement of peri- and neonatal care at a European level. Every small step we achieve is a giant leap for our newborns.
Dr Dietmar Schlembach, Head of Obstetrics Department, Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
