Preterm babies receive painful procedures every day while they are cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit. They are usually give sucrose for acute pain relief, but that doesn't prevent long-term effects of pain very early in life theconversation.com/premature-ba...
Did you know parents of babies in neonatal units may now be entitled to additional paid leave?
Our friends at Bliss are raising awareness of new law, which entitles parents of babies who received 7 days or more of neonatal care to additional paid leave.
Find out more: nna.org.uk/new-neonatal...
I like this advice from the American Psychological Association because (a) it's practical (b) advocates for adults to approach teen online activity with a spirit of curiosity not criticism, and (c) adopts a skills-learning perspective rather than restricting online access.
healthyviewing.apa.org
A warm welcome to MumsAid, who have just joined our England-wide online map of grassroots perinatal mental health services. If YOU support families with their wellbeing during the perinatal period, check out our website for how to get involved: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse
Sarah Woolnough, CEO of The King’s Fund, with a quote about NHS services improvements on a purple and gray background. The text reads: ‘Today’s announcement lands on the same day that NHS stats show people continue to wait days in A&E and many patients remain stuck in hospital beds despite being well enough to leave. The most important question is how will the abolition of NHS England make it easier for people to get a GP appointment, shorten waits for planned care and improve people’s health? That hasn’t yet been set out – ministers will need to explain how the prize will be worth the price.
‘Having now made the decision to abolish NHS England, & while we still wait for the publication of the NHS 10 year plan, the government must be clear why this significant structural change at this time is necessary, & how it fits into their wider plans.' Read the full press release. buff.ly/mhsS47Y
A great article showing the positive impact Neonatal Speech & Language Therapists have on outcomes @neosltcen.bsky.social
www.expressandstar.com/news/local-h...
Baby in a cot
Image asking those whose baby was in a hospital in Ireland or the UK to take part in a research study
Has your baby been admitted to hospital in Ireland or the UK?
We are a team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast studying how a baby’s hospital stay affects parents. If you’ve experienced this, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click to take part: qubpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I want you to know that there are brighter days waiting. Even if it’s impossible to see that right now. Picture by Emily Cox head and the happy newspaper. Writing on a yellow circle black writing. With sunshine rays which are multicoloured coming out.
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson
Holding onto hope for you if you need me to. 🧡
#kindness #hope #love
(Picture by Emily Coxhead and the happy newspaper)
What wonderful ideas..so important to empower all families.
Come and join our welcoming and blossoming community of neonatal psychological professionals here in Yorkshire and Humber. Making real differences to babies, families and staff. www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Alcohol addiction is steeped in stigma, but having a conversation about it can be crucial.
Hear from mental health nurse and addiction specialist Ellie, as she shares practical advice for talking to colleagues about this tricky topic.
We're going to premiere our newest video resource on 29 Jan, at the Launch of #ScotlandsACEsJourney. It contains the voices of more than 50 Scots! Come & hear all those accents woven together, telling the story of the last 20 years. The event is online & free.
Parents remember your words.
Not your intubation, line placement or bed management skills.
Choose them wisely
#NeoSky #PedSky
We now recruiting pregnant mothers-to-be in their third trimester, between the ages of 18 and 45 and who live in the UK, for an online longitudinal study. For more details, see : nighttimecaregiving.study/longitudinal/
Evidence based programmes are great, but they don’t always replicate or scale effectively.
Alongside programmes, we need find other flexible and creative ways to scale evidence-based practice. Common elements approaches can help with this. This is a great short explainer.
youtu.be/oMOvKuSNPk0
youtube.com/watch?v=rVhZ... such a helpful conversation to listen too. Reflections on being a neonatal black parent and impact on mental health
Screen grab from lancet article encouraging investment in early childhood
Good to see The Next 1000 days (2-5 years) getting attention, to consolidate gains children make in the First 1000 days (conception to 2)
This new article from the Lancet estimates the cost of not investing before 5 years is 8-19 times higher in later costs!
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Health inequalities in preterm birth highlighted in patient safety news letter. Though highlighting these issues is welcome, thoughtful action is needed.
Oh Michael, sending best wishes.It saddens me that you’re exhausted,but more so that self blame is the instinctive reaction. A common &human reaction when working in such systems,so thanks for voicing it, but I hope you can find self compassion & reconnect with the reasons u prayed for this career.
@theguardian.com
Proud to be a signatory on this very important open letter. Maybe you too agree that “appropriately specialist psychological support and psychologically informed care” …should be available for ALL “parents following premature birth” ..sign away …
www.thesmallestthings.org/dear-wes-str...
If you work in Neonatology let me know and I will add you to the Starter Pack. Let's see if we can find you all and rebuild our community over here!
If you know of someone on here leave their name in the comments or drop their username in so I can add them
go.bsky.app/5GFC5VL
#NeoSky
Me please
