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A heavy loss: in sorrow and gratitude we remember Professor Heidelise Als
Professor Heidelise (Heidi) Als was a visionary and trailblazer for Infant and Family-Centred Developmental Care (IFCDC) and as the founder of NIDCAP (Neonatal Individualised Developmental Care and Assessment Program) and the associated foundation, she has made a pioneering and lasting contribution to improving the health outcomes of hospitalised infants worldwide. She passed away unexpectedly in August, leaving a big void. Heidelise Als developed her interest in the interplay between environment and…
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Congress season 2022: meet EFCNI at the EAPS Congress in Barcelona!
After two years of digital meetings, congresses, and conferences, we are delighted to be participating in the 9th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS) from 7-11 October 2022 on-site in Barcelona. EFCNI will be contributing to the diverse congress programme with two sessions focusing on the patient- and parent perspective in neonatal care. Infant and family-centred developmental care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (EFCNI Session) Sunday, 9 October 2022, 15:00; Interdisciplinary Session 19 The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Proposal for EU regulation on substances of human origin OUT NOW!
The European Commission has published a proposal for a regulation on substances of human origin – including human milk. EFCNI welcomes the proposal for a regulation on substances of human origin – including human milk – which has the potential to bring important improvements for vulnerable infants in need of donor human milk. In case this proposal gets adopted by the European Parliament and the Council, the regulation will replace the Tissues and Cells…
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The culture of breastfeeding and human milk donation before and after the pandemic: best practice example from Brazil
Breastfeeding is potentially one of the top nutrition interventions that can reduce the mortality of children under 5 years of age. For preterm infants, breastfeeding is also an important strategy to warrant health and quality of life, as well as bonding, and although it can be a more difficult process, it is possible and should be encouraged, protected, promoted, and supported by everyone: healthcare professionals and families. For those preemies whose mothers cannot provide breastmilk, the second-best option of nutrition…
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EFCNI at the 48th annual conference of the Society for Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine
After a digital event last year, the 48th annual conference of the Society for Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine (Gesellschaft für Neonatologie und Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin - GNPI) took place on-site again in Aachen, Germany. EFCNI had the pleasure to be involved in the diverse congress programme. Together with the Bundesverband das Frühgeborene Kind e.V., EFCNI chaired a sessions on family-centred care and optimal nutrition of hospitalised newborns. In addition to nutritional problems and guidelines in feeding preterm babies, Professor…
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FIRST EXPERT ROUNDTABLE ON RSV PROTECTION FOR ALL INFANTS
In 2021, the season of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections was exceptional in terms of the very early onset and the enormously high numbers of hospitalised children. Thus, the last season showed very clearly: RSV is a major health threat to children under two years of age. In most cases of RSV, children develop only mild, cold-like symptoms. However, a number of children suffer from a severe course of the infection with severe respiratory distress and accompanying symptoms that need…
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Implementing evidence-based parenteral nutrition
Working group on parenteral nutrition published new article on the process for the implementation of evidence-based parenteral nutrition in German perinatal centres. As a life-saving therapy for some preterm and sick newborns, neonatal parenteral nutrition aims at providing optimal nutrition at the very start of life but can accompanied by certain risks. The European guideline on parenteral nutrition provides evidence-based recommendations to minimise these risks. Last year, the expert working group "parenteral nutrition” concluded from findings of their survey that…
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Joint Statement on Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
EFCNI and GLANCE on the situation in Ukraine It is with horror and disbelief that we look at the events unfolding in Ukraine. We witness people fleeing, people in fear and uncertainty whilst politicians are struggling to find fast, effective diplomatic solutions, solutions which are urgently needed to end the suffering of the present and the future generations of Ukraine. As an organisation advocating for newborns and particularly preterm and sick babies and their families, connected with parent- and patient…
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Expecting or new preemie parents? These apps are for you
A pregnancy and baby tracking app packed with content around preterm birth Tracking your own pregnancy and the development of your baby is exciting. For some years now, apps have intensified this experience, telling you how much your baby has grown, which organs are currently developing and even providing 3D images of what your baby could look like! However, for women whose pregnancy is different from the norm (for example due to complications…
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Aktuelle Herausforderungen und Entwicklungen von Frauenmilchbanken in Deutschland – eine Bachelorarbeit unserer Werkstudentin Lea Sturm
Im vergangenen Herbst schloss unsere Werkstudentin Lea Sturm ihr Studium der Gesundheitswissenschaften an der Technischen Universität München erfolgreich ab. Mit ihrer Bachelorarbeit „Aktuelle Herausforderungen und Entwicklungen von Frauenmilchbanken in Deutschland“ arbeitete sie an einem Kernthema von EFCNI. Durch die wissenschaftlichen Einblicke, die sie bei EFCNI erlangte, wurde ihr Interesse an Frauenmilchbanken – insbesondere aufgrund des signifikanten Präventionspotentials und dem Nutzen für das gesamte Gesundheitssystem – geweckt.…
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