This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No.879228.
This project also received funding from Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst 2022 Round 2: Industry-led R&D
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The Microbiome’s Role in the Health of a Newborn
In this blog post we are aiming to explore what the newborn microbiome is and why it is crucial to the long-term health of your infant. The microbiome is a community of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses numbering 10-100 trillion which live within and on the human body. The microbiome encompasses not only […]
ESPGHAN Guidelines: Neonatal Nutrition
The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is a group dedicated to promoting the health of children with a focus on the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and nutritional needs. ESPGHAN disseminates science-based information and advice on the best practices to meet the nutritional needs of children. ESPGHAN has four special interest groups dedicated […]
Nurturing Vital Beginnings: The Role of Supplements During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, making sure you and your baby have the proper nutrition is crucial. Micronutrient deficiencies during this time have been associated with all sorts of pregnancy complications, such as premature birth, and can have adverse effects on fetal growth and development. To address this many expecting mothers turn to vitamin supplementation during pregnancy. But, […]
An interview with Nicole Nyberg, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and founder of Empowering NICU Parents Podcast
In the world of neonatal care, Nicole Nyberg is a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner(NNP) and a proud mother of a preemie, who has embarked on a mission to empower neonatal parents. In her podcasts, Nicole shares her work and knowledge as a neonatal nurse and as a preemie mother. Recently, the Preemie team had the […]
Preemie® Visits the NICU at University Hospital Southampton, UK
On Friday 2nd June 2023, Preemie® visited the neonatal unit at the University Hospital in Southampton UK. Louise Donohue, Preemie®’s Innovation Project Manager had the privilege of visiting the Princess Anne (PA) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in this hospital. The UHS PA NICU is one of the UK’s leading research neonatal hospitals with special […]
Maternal Mortality
Maternal mortality is a critical problem in public health that affects women worldwide, and the rate has increased post-COVID. In the US alone, the maternal mortality rate for 2021 was 32.9 deaths per 100 000 live births, up from 23.8 in 2020 and 20.1 in 2019. This mortality refers to a woman dying from any […]
Enteral vs parenteral nutrition
Premature babies are born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation. These babies are at a high risk of developing nutritional deficiencies, which can have long-term consequences on their growth and development. Nutritional support is, therefore, essential for these babies, and there are two main routes of administering nutrients to premature babies: enteral and […]
When Can My preemie baby Go Home?
Premature birth is defined as a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Your baby is a preemie if born prematurely, and it may take longer for you to be able to take your preemie home compared to full-term babies. The time frame for a premature baby to go home depends on several factors […]