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The largely plant-based Planetary Health Diet—originally designed to promote long-term health & environmental sustainability—may also be linked to better birth outcomes when followed during pregnancy: doi.org/10.1016/j.aj... #Health #Nutrition #PlantBased #Diets #Pregnancy #PretermBirth

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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Every year on November 17, the world unites to raise awareness about premature births — a global challenge affecting 1 in 10 newborns. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in children under five, but with the right care and support, preterm babies can thrive.

This year’s theme, “Give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future”, calls for immediate action to improve health outcomes for these vulnerable infants. From regular prenatal checkups to skin-to-skin care, every step counts.

Let’s support families, spread awareness, and advocate for quality care everywhere.

#WorldPrematurityDay #PrematurityAwareness #PretermBirth #NewbornCare #HealthyBabies #SkinToSkinCare #PrenatalCare #SaveOurBabies #HopefulFuture #SCABPharmacy #InfantHealth #CareForPreterms

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — every year around 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 weeks). Advances in neonatal care are improving survival, and many deaths are preventable with cost‑effective interventions. On World Prematurity Day (17 November), we stand with families and commit to sending babies and moms home healthy.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
An estimated 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020.
Preterm complications caused about 900,000 deaths in 2019.
Up to three‑quarters of these deaths could be prevented with current interventions.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼:
Get timely antenatal care and skilled birth support.
Keep newborns warm (skin-to-skin / Kangaroo Care).
Encourage early and exclusive breastfeeding.
Prevent and treat infections; ensure basic respiratory support.
Know preterm labour signs and seek early referral.
Provide family education and follow-up after discharge.

Join us — share this message, support families, and help give every baby a healthy start.

#SCABPharmacy #PrematurityAwarenessMonth #WorldPrematurityDay #PretermBirth #NeonatalCare #NewbornHealth #SaveNewborns #HealthyStart #KangarooCare #BreastfeedingSupport #AntenatalCare #PreventPretermDeaths #EveryBabyMatters

Parental Omega-3 Intake, Socioeconomic Factors, and Preterm Birth Risk

A recent study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the intake of omega-3 fatty acids—specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)—among parents in a diverse U.S. city. Researchers found that parents, on average, consumed only about half the recommended levels o... [More info]

Researchers Identify Key Factor in Inflammation Driving Preterm Birth and Fetal Brain Damage

A recent study conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina has identified the complement system as a major contributor to inflammation associated with preterm birth. The research, published in the journal *Cells*, demonstrates that the activation of this immune system component leads to fe... [More info]

Most preterm neonates with IVH now develop it after 48 hours—a shift from previous decades. ⏱️

Learn more about the latest research & clinical implications: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-incubator/id1566031191?i=1000682758971

#Neonatology #IVH #PretermBirth

Using a multimodal MRI approach 🧲📊, we generated detailed semiregional brain maps of oxygen use in infants born <32 weeks GA, scanned at term-equivalent age. T1, T2, ASL, and SWI sequences were included. #PretermBirth #Neuroimaging
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🌍 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 🍼

Join us in raising awareness about the impact of premature birth worldwide. Each year, approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely, affecting families and communities across the globe. While many survive, preterm infants can face serious health challenges both in the short and long term.

This month, let's focus on the importance of education, support, and healthcare access to help reduce the rates of premature birth.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀:

Encourage women to quit smoking and avoid alcohol and drugs 🚭🍷
Advocate for early and regular prenatal care 🩺
Help identify warning signs of preterm labor 🚨
Support initiatives that provide quality healthcare to all mothers

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of families affected by prematurity. Share this message to spread awareness and foster a global conversation on this critical issue!

#PrematurityAwarenessMonth #WorldPrematurityDay #GlobalHealth #PretermBirth #HealthyPregnancy #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #SupportFamilies #HealthcareAccess #SCABPharmacy

Babies of immigrant parents at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.
#globalnews #Canada #Health #immigrantscanada #pretermbirth
https://globalnews.ca/news/10395039/immigrant-parents-babies-stillbirth-risks-study/

Open access for all a paper I co-authored with Prof Merideth Gattis investigating #attention control in #preterm and term infants #PretermBirth #development #DevelopmentalPsychology https://doi.org/10.1111/infa.12574

A class of chemicals commonly used in plastic food containers and cosmetic products may have caused about 10 percent of the United States’ preterm births in 2018, according to a study from environmental health experts...
#chemicals #plastics #health #Pretermbirth #foodpackaging #unitedstates #environmentalhealth #environment #cosmeticproducts #research #EnvironmentalScience #development https://grist.org/science/chemicals-used-in-plastic-food-packaging-linked-to-10-of-preterm-births-in-2018/

Preterm and early term birth rates have risen substantially since 2014, according to a new report released this week from CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr73/nvsr73-01.pdf

#Health #Healthcare #Pregnancy #Birth #Infant #PretermBirth #PublicHealth #MedMastodon

👶🧑‍🤝‍🧑 From NICU to adulthood. Join Lien De Proost at #99nicuMeetup as she discusses "Experiences of adults born preterm."🔎 Gain unique insights into life after the NICU.🗓️ April 3-6
📍 Lisbon
✨ Learn more about the long-term journey of preterm births. Register now ➡️ #PretermBirth #NICU #Neonatology

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields – that raises health concerns

Living near farmland can significantly increase people’s exposure to #glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used #herbicide #Roundup, new research shows. This #chemical has been connected to health concerns, including #nonHodgkinLymphoma and a higher risk of #pretermBirth.