Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬

We bring parents, healthcare workers and partners together to strengthen KMC community care and improve outcomes for preterm and newborn babies in Uganda.

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Never lose hope.@katereggabazil share this prematurity journey. The world needs such fathers. Share with someone fighting together with their preterm baby today
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@faith_nabushawo @PretermsUG Musawo I for one was discharged with my 7 months old and guided by badawo not to shower then but instead wipe them with a wet small towel for 3 months. Then did kangaroo method a lot esp on cold days & used to express breast milk. My baby was so tiny & delicate to lie in a basin

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

A kmc ambassador in mbarara demonstrates to a mother how to clean their baby.
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[Dr. Faith Nabushawo @faith_nabushawo]

Hey @PretermsUg, I’d like your thoughts on this.

I recently followed up with a mother whom we delivered at 33 weeks due to an obstetric emergency. The baby was born stable, spent a few days in NICU before being discharged. When I called to check on them and remind her of the follow up clinic, she told me she hadn’t bathed the baby yet. She said she was waiting until the EDD because she believes preterm babies should not be bathed until their due date which would mean in this case no bath for about six to seven weeks.

Do you come across beliefs like this often? We clearly still need a lot of sensitization around preterm care. Thank you for the important work you do for our premies.

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

@faith_nabushawo Thank you for sharing this @faith_nabushawo for raising this issue
We do encounter different beliefs around preterm care, highlighting the need for continued sensitisation. Parents need clear guidance on safe bathing to prevent heat loss and protect their babies.

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Meet Our NICU CHAMPION

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

PIPNU is expanding to the Rwenzori Region💜
Today, we met with the team at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital to plan how we will introduce community follow-up services for preterm and very sick babies and their families across the region.

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Our specialist is reminding mothers that babies with cerebral palsy need love, communication and stimulation. Talk to your baby, engage with them and respond to their needs. Even when they cannot express themselves in words, your voice, touch & attention matter.
@docforchildren

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Kangaroo Care starts with safe, guided participation. 💜 Parents can play an important role in their baby’s care in the NICU, with support from the healthcare team.
@KawempeNRH @WHOUganda @UNICEFUganda

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Every baby deserves a fighting chance, no matter how early they arrive💜

Sometimes, the simplest acts of love make the biggest difference. Together, we are turning fragile beginnings into stories of hope, strength and survival.

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Checking oxygen levels and pulse rate in small babies using a louse oximeter.

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[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

A doctor explains the importance of defecating of a baby. Watch till the end.

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#preterminfantsparentsnetworkuganda #nicuawarenesss #ugandahealth

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

A nurse explains what to do incase your baby is struggling to breathe . Watch till the end

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#preterminfantsparentsnetworkuganda #maternalhealthandnewborncare

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

In Mbirizi, Lwengo, our KMC Ambassador is bringing care, reassurance and hope right to a mother’s doorstep.

[Mama Tulia @mama_tulia1]

Small babies, big potential. Invest in follow-up care to protect their future!

As part of #WorldPrematurityDay2026, Mama Tulia Ministries Uganda invites you to join us on 4 Nov at Kyampisi HC III, Mukono, as we champion Kangaroo Mother Care and essential newborn care.

[OrthoPulse Wellness Hub @OPWH_Official]

🔎 Did you know that early detection of pediatric musculoskeletal disorders can prevent long-term disabilities?🧑‍🦽

👶It's World Pediatric Bone & Joint Day!💙

We join the @Paeduganda to champion early detection, timely management and lifelong bone health for every child.

[🇺🇬BenjiPro | OrthoMed🦴 @BenjiPro01]

@OPWH_Official @Paeduganda @MinofHealthUG @PretermsUG @corsuhospital @NutritionistsUg @ASOU_Official @KawempeNRH @SabrinaKitaka @AOGU1985 @WOFAPS @CUREuganda 🏃‍♂️Every child deserves the chance to run, play, and live without limits!✨

#WorldPediatricBoneAndJointDay

[ATTA Breastmilk Community 🇺🇬 @ATTABreastmilk]

Every mother’s breastfeeding journey is different.

As Dr. Joan shared during our webinar, each mother has her own experiences, challenges and needs.

What matters is that every mother gets the support she needs.

#BreastfeedingSupport #MaternalHealth

[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

Jaundice is common in newborns, especially preterm babies. 💜 Early detection and timely treatment help protect your baby’s health. Always seek medical attention if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

The PIPNU follow-up program has officially started in Karamoja, bringing continued support to preterm babies and their families beyond the hospital💜

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[Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda🇺🇬 @PretermsUG]

At Preterm Infants Parents Network Uganda (PIPNU), our greatest joy is seeing the little lives we follow and support grow stronger and thrive.