Preterm Infants Parents Association Inc.

Friendship - Only a prem parent can really understand what another prem parent is going through. The emotions, the fears and joys of being a prem parent

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@MiracleBabies A:5 Landmarks in QLD will light up purple in honour of the struggles and challenges of preterm babies and their parents. Parents will wear purple on 17 Nov., share their stories on social media and try to ensure these stories are available to wider community. #WPD24Chat

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@MiracleBabies A4:1Great medical improvements have occurred to save preterm babies and improve outcomes. Yet the emotional toll on parents remains the same. Hospitals need to provide greater support from trained counsellors and access to peer support is essential. #WPD24Chat

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@MiracleBabies A3:1These heroes need to have the resources and equipment necessary to ensure that they can be the best that they can be. A big thank you from parents and the community is truly earnt. #WPD24Chat

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@MiracleBabies A:2 Approx. 75% of deaths in these countries could be prevented with proven affordable interventions such as KMC and access to basic care to support breathing and preventing infection. All babies deserve the chance to survive and thrive. #WPD24Chat

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@MiracleBabies A1: 2 Raising awareness of this issue is something that every parent can do. It allows for the growth of movements capable of making great change. Information for parents ensures that they know what medical care is available for their baby and to demand it #WPD24Chat

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@MiracleBabies A Q1
A1 Current healthcare systems around the World are letting preterm babies and their families down. Too many preterm babies are not getting the care they need to survive and thrive, especially in low-income countries and countries without universal healthcare
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@MiracleBabies The Preterm Infants Parents Association (PIPA) is joining the WPD24 Chat. PIPA has been prompting WPD since before 2011 and is committed to raising awareness of the struggle and challenges of preterm birth. #WPD24Chat

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The WPD 24 live Chat is tomorrow Thursday 14 Nov.

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Join the WPD 2024 Live Chat on Friday 14 November from 9 to 10 am AEDT. Everyone welcome. If not available at 9 am Sydney time take a look at any time and add your comments

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@BirthTrauma Far to many of these stories are happening in Australia also. When are health professionals going to listen to parents who know their children. Also pregnant women who have good intuition about when some is wrong.

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@EFCNIwecare A4 CPD and emotional support. As parents we can show our appreciation for their skill and dedication in caring for our babies. And thank them. I will be eternally grateful for all the care the team of doctors and nurses gave to my son while he was in the NICU. #WPD23Chat

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@EFCNIwecare A5 15 landmarks in Brisbane and surrounds will light up purple. It is now WPD in Australia, so today I will be actively sharing stories on social media. Meeting with other prem families at various events. Spreading hope. #WPD23Chat

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@EFCNIwecare CPD and emotional support. As parents we can show our appreciation for their skills and dedication. Thank them for the work they do and for caring. I am continually grateful to the team of doctors and nurses who looked after my son in the NICU

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@EFCNIwecare A3 Easy when you are scared for your baby and have limited medical knowledge and information on what your baby needs to forget that you are the primary caregiver. Educate. Teach. Encourage. Involve. WPD23Chat

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@premstem A2 Prevents hypothermia, fewer cases of sepsis, aids development and saves lives. iKMC = bonding and taking on the caring role. #WPD23Chat

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@EFCNIwecare Preterm babies are not developed enough to function fully on their own and are at risk from health problems which may prevent them from surviving and/ or thriving.#WPD23Chat

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@EFCNIwecare @MiracleBabies Preterm Infants Parents Association Inc. (PIPA)
#WPD23Chat

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The whole family plays a vital role in newborn health. #wpd23

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On #wpd23 , PIPA is, along with organisations around the World, highlighting the significance of immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC) for preterm and low birth weight infants. According to the WHO findings, iKMC prevents hypothermia and sepsis and saves lives.