Research news
25 March 2025
Breaking barriers: Developing a culturally inclusive antenatal support programme
Women from culturally diverse backgrounds often face challenges during pregnancy due to their background. Their access to healthcare support is reduced, and they experience heightened feelings of loneliness, distress, and...
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13 March 2025
Intimate partner violence during pregnancy in the COVID-19 era
Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy poses a serious threat to both the pregnant individual and their infant. IPV can be physical, sexual, or psychological, often leading to mental health...
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24 February 2025
Born into a humanitarian emergency: How to improve essential newborn care in natural disaster and war zones
Essential Newborn Care (ENC) defines minimum standards for the care of infants that must be applied immediately after birth and in the first weeks of life. ENC can be applied...
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13 February 2025
Study reveals Aspirin reduces preterm preeclampsia risk
Aspirin and preterm preeclampsia prevention are critical areas of focus for improving maternal health. Preterm preeclampsia (PE) is a serious condition affecting pregnant women worldwide, with potentially severe consequences for...
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28 January 2025
Telemedicine in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): The potential and limitations of eHealth applications to support parents of hospitalised infants
Anxiety and stress are common feelings for parents of newborns being hospitalised in the NICU, reducing their mental health. Subsequently, this can reduce the parents’ wellbeing and even negatively impact...
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28 January 2025
Revolutionising RSV prevention in all infants
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe respiratory infections in infants, often resulting in hospitalisation. A recent study from Galicia, Spain, demonstrates the effectiveness of nirsevimab, a...
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17 January 2025
The neglected sibling? – Investigating the implications of having a preterm born sibling on the quality of life of the term born sibling
Siblings are one’s first peer group experience. Growing up, they contribute greatly to identity building and childhood development. However, there is little data on how having a preterm child affects...
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09 December 2024
What impact does climate change have on perinatal mortality? – The link between high temperatures and the risk of stillbirth
Extreme heat can affect both pregnant women and their foetuses. The effects can be indirect to the mother’s environment or directly to the child. Indirect influences include reduced responsiveness and...
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25 November 2024
Improving therapeutic hypothermia for newborns by keeping parents close to their newborns
Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is the standard treatment for perinatal asphyxia. A Swedish study explores the integration of parent-infant closeness during TH, highlighting the benefits of combining TH with family-centred care. Through...
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12 October 2024
The power of developmental care – exploring the mechanisms to shorten Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) hospitalisation
Developmental care is an approach to improve the care of infants hospitalised in a NICU. It includes measures to adapt the NICU environment to be more patient-friendly, foster parental involvement...
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