Karen Devlin

Ward sister Neonatal, passionate about neonates and putting families at the centre of everything we do.
Views expressed are my own

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

Today we celebrated International Kangaroo care day in Antrim Neonatal Unit @NHSCTrust #KangarooCareDay the theme was 'In my arms you thrive'. Kangaroo care has huge benifits, regulating baby's heart rate. Boosts brain development and reduces stress levels

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

The podcasts have been developed by Specialist Paediatric Clinical Psychologist Maeve Cushnahan and Consultant Clinical Psychologist Aiveen Higgins.

If you think this could help you or a family member find out more here https://t.co/JGeiVwh3eG

#IMHAW24 #MyJourneyNHSCT

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

Staff in our Neonatal Unit in Antrim have set up a special display to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week featuring lots of useful info for parents & carers.

Well done to our #teamNORTH colleagues for getting behind this important campaign ❤️

#IMHAW24 #SpeakUpForBabies

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

Such a well deserved award for our Infant Feeding lead Ruth McKinstry, @NHSCTrust to receive runner up for the 'Making a difference' award @NNAUK1 conference today. Ruth has lead the team to become the first Neonatal unit in NI to achieve @UNICEF_uk Baby Friendly accreditation

[Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @NNAUK1]

We were delighted to be Joined by @ceotinylife to present the annual Making a Difference Awards at today's Northern Ireland conference.

🎊 *Runner up* was Ruth McKinstry, Infant Feeding Lead at Antrim Area Hospital 🎊 #celebrateneonatal #congratulations 👏

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

#worldprematurityday at Antrim Neonatal @NHSCTrust we celebrated the strength and resilience of the very special babies we care for and their parents. I also want to say a huge thank to all the staff in the unit who go the extra mile for the babies and families on a daily basis

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

NEWS: Award success for Antrim Area Hospital neonatal team
https://t.co/Bqp0lG162D

#WorldPrematurityDay #MUM2023

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

Antrim Neonatal Unit reflect and remember the babies that left this world too soon #BLAW2023 #WaveOfLight

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

@UnaLedger 🥰

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

@UnaLedger I had the best teacher @UnaLedger

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

@realgraceedge @NHSCTrust @SuzannePullins @jenniferwelshbt Thank you Grace, can't wait to get the award up in the unit.

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

@UnaLedger Thank you Una, it means so much to us as these awards come from neonatal family nominations

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

Such an honour for Antrim Neonatal unit @NHSCTrust to win the regional award for Northern Ireland @babylifeline maternity unit marvels awards in London tonight.

[Baby Lifeline 💙 @babylifeline]

@RCObsGyn @RaneeThakar @morris_ep @SunderlandRoyal Northern Ireland - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit @NHSCTrust

Scotland- Angus Community Midwifery Team @NHSTayside

“One million thank yous would never be enough” 💙

#MUM2023

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

Celebrating breastfeeding awareness week in Antrim Neonatal unit. Sharing our passion for breastfeeding, parents as partners in care and promoting loving relationships @babyfriendly @NHSCTrust

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

For #Breastfeedingawarenessweek we are spreading the news about how amazing breast milk is at our hospital restaurant.

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

New art work on the corridor of our Neonatal unit. Bringing a sense of calm. Thank you so much @Ianlowryart2

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

The Human Milk Bank provides vital breast milk to premature babies in Neonatal Units across the island of Ireland.

If you would like to become a donor please call 028 6862 8333 or email [email protected]

For more information visit 👉 https://t.co/vwvC9P615O

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

@EXPANDstudy @victoria_craig5

[Karen Devlin @karenpdev]

Neonatal care changing for the better. #perinataloptimisation huge QI opportunity for all Neonatal units, providing better outcomes for our most vulnerable babies

[Dr Tamara Kubba (she/her) @DrTamaraKubba]

https://t.co/5MVLD3fJ8v

Published today @RCObsGyn @BAPM_Official @NHSEngland

A new element (6) added regarding the management of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy and reference to tools to aid preterm optimisation (element 5) @peri_prem
#savingbabieslives #SBLV3

[Bliss Baby Charity @Blisscharity]

We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for @WaterWipes 2023 Pure Foundation Fund! Nominate a neonatal healthcare professional and they could win £5,000 each for their unit: https://t.co/f0vYsw7WN8