#worldprematurityday2022

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Today is World Prematurity Day. Today is about increasing awareness of prematurity. Today we stand united around the world. This year's focus is on the introduction of skin to skin immediately after birth. The message to be conveyed is " A parents embrace is a powerful therapy"  In IPB we have been massive advocates of  skin to skin care since 2009. Research has documented its powerful effects on preterm babies and parents. The WHO is pushing the message today across the globe.  Preterm babies and parents both thrive with skin to skin care. #worldprematurityday #worldprematurityday2022 #Ireland #skintoskin #kangaroocare #preterm #neonatolgy #pretermbirth #prematurity #prematurityawareness #neonatal #nicu #nicunurses #nicuparents (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClD40tgqmKH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/early-babies-at-risk-in-nhs-wards-crisis/ Staffing levels, conditions, pay, hours, morale all have an impact on our babies and on us as parents. This is not an issue for just the UK but in other NICU'S worldwide. The article really gives an insight into why this NICU nurse is retiring. We have two nurses in our nonprofit both are incredible professionals with so much empathy, compassion and medical expertise. I know we probably all have a nurse that you hold dear for many years even after getting discharged from the NICU. #inmo #preterm #nicu #worldprematurityday2022 #neonatolgy #prematurity #nurses #nicustaff # https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-4nEOqaSx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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https://www.mother.ly/birth/birth-stories/having-a-premature-baby/ The mum in the article focuses on 5 areas that she found difficult. Can you add to that list? #preterm #pretermbaby #nicu #neonatology #neonatologia #worldprematurityday2022 #earlybabies #neonatalcare #prematurity #pretermlabor # https://www.instagram.com/p/CkfnVt9KrL4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/miracle-baby-whose-heart-stopped-28365307 We know our preterm babies are #nicuwarriors #nicumiracles #nicustrong . Little Isaiah is an incredible little baby. Copy the link to have a read. #worldprematurityday2022 #nicuawareness #preterm #nicu #neonatology #neonatologia #earlybaby #earlybabies https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbQGMbqdRO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The huge financial burden faced by families while their baby is in the NICU. Many parents were struggling already but the current economic climate has tipped many families into poverty. In IPB we are experiencing a massive increase in families running into debt. This story really highlights what parents are going through https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-the-hidden-cost-of-being-born-premature-with-parents-worried-as-the-winter-approaches-12729164 #preterm #prematurity #neonatolgy #pretermlabor #earlybaby #neonatal #nicuparents #worldprematurityday2022 #bills #nomoney #medical #hospital #nicu #families #struggling (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLS1JnKCJF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When you have your preterm baby, you become part of a worldwide community of #nicuparents. Years may pass but every time you read a story or watch a video of another new NICU family and their baby, you are routing for them and their baby. My preterm baby is turning 18 shortly but when I read the story of these incredibly little boys surviving and thriving at 22 weeks, I was so genuinely happy for the parents. I think you will be as well when you read their story. #nicuwarrior https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-60377215 Copy the link to read. #irishprematurebabies #ourprematurebabies #preemiesofinstagram #NICU'S #neonatal #worldprematurityday2022 #nicuwarrior #Prematurity #neonatalcare #pretermbaby #nicuwarrior #nicunurse #preemieawareness #neonatology #pretermbirth #tinybutmighty #smallbutfierce #fightlikeapreemie #preemieparents #preemieparent #micropreemie #preemiefamily #nicustrong #nicufamily #preemielove #preterm #pregnant #earlybaby #nicuparent https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPTLqQKJbn/?utm_medium=tumblr