What you can do in the NICU

What you can do in the NICU

Our mission is to support and educate Canadian families of premature babies every step of the way – before, during and after their NICU stays. 

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Our vision is to create a brighter future for all premature babies and those who care for them. 

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    Journal of Neonatal Nursing
    CPBF
    • 2 days ago
    • 1 min

    Journal of Neonatal Nursing

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    Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
    CPBF
    • May 12
    • 5 min

    Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

    By Dr. Namrata Todurkar Photo Credit: https://www.sickkids.ca/ There is hardly a NICU health care staff who has not been shaken to the...
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    Milk Donation - A Story
    CPBF
    • May 10
    • 2 min

    Milk Donation - A Story

    By Stephanie Cilia "For as long as I can remember, I’ve always identified myself as someone who wanted to help and give in any way that I...
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    Au-delà du Bayley* : Intégrer la perspective des parents dans les rendez-vous de suivi néonatal
    CPBF
    • Mar 16
    • 3 min

    Au-delà du Bayley* : Intégrer la perspective des parents dans les rendez-vous de suivi néonatal

    par Melissa Jones Pour bien des parents d’enfant prématuré comme moi, la clinique de suivi néonatal fait partie de l’expérience...
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    Beyond the Bayley*: Integrating Parental Perspectives into Neonatal Follow Up Appointments
    CPBF
    • Mar 16
    • 3 min

    Beyond the Bayley*: Integrating Parental Perspectives into Neonatal Follow Up Appointments

    By Melissa Jones For many preemie parents like myself, the neonatal follow-up clinic is a regular part of the post-NICU experience. I...
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    Delayed umbilical cord clamping
    CPBF
    • Feb 15
    • 3 min

    Delayed umbilical cord clamping

    By Dr. Namrata Todurkar The timing for clamping of the umbilical cord after birth is a critical part of the resuscitation of new-born...
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    Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Chronic Lung Disease
    CPBF
    • Dec 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Chronic Lung Disease

    By Dr. Namrata Todurkar The lungs of a preterm baby are exposed to different challenges after birth. They have to tolerate and adapt to...
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    World Prematurity Day in the media:
    CPBF
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    World Prematurity Day in the media:

    https://www.thesuburban.com/blogs/healthy_life/healthy-life-world-prematurity-day/article_ee8c1030-47b4-11ec-b6da-9b8ce9b71bcb.html...
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    CPBF on CNFUN Engagement Rounds
    CPBF
    • Nov 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    CPBF on CNFUN Engagement Rounds

    Presentation Title: The Presence Study – Keeping families close in the NICU Restricted family presence in the NICU during the COVID-19...
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    Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
    CPBF
    • Sep 27, 2021
    • 5 min

    Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

    By Dr. Namrata Todurkar Photo Source: hopkinsmedicine.org Amongst the various unique issues faced by premature babies, Patent Ductus...
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    Retinopathy of Prematurity
    CPBF
    • Aug 8, 2021
    • 5 min

    Retinopathy of Prematurity

    By Dr. Namrata Todurkar (Photo Credit: http://drdigvijaysingh.com) Prematurity and intensive care influence the structure and function of...
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    Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus awareness month
    CPBF
    • Jun 22, 2021
    • 6 min

    Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus awareness month

    By Dr. Namrata Todurkar The creation of a normal human body in the mother’s womb is nothing short of a miracle. While the genesis of...
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    CPBF is honoured to partner with the Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses
    CPBF
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 1 min

    CPBF is honoured to partner with the Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses

    for their annual conference this June. The event will take place from June 26-28. And we are inviting parent-partners to join this...
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    Meningitis – what you need to know by Dr. Namrata Todurkar
    CPBF
    • May 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    Meningitis – what you need to know by Dr. Namrata Todurkar

    A baby’s body is usually well equipped to adjust to its new environment immediately after birth. This new environment is a space teeming...
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    The Journal of Pediatrics Rates & Determinants of Mother’s Own Milk Feeding in Infants Born Preterm
    CPBF
    • May 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Journal of Pediatrics Rates & Determinants of Mother’s Own Milk Feeding in Infants Born Preterm

    DineshDharelMD12NaliniSinghalMD1ChristelWoodLC1ZenonCieslakMD3FabianaBacchiniMSc4Prakesh S.ShahMD5Xiang Y.YeMSc5BelalAlshaikhMD, MSc,...
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    Parental Presence in the NICU across Canada: restrictions, evidence and recommendations
    CPBF
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 4 min

    Parental Presence in the NICU across Canada: restrictions, evidence and recommendations

    SYNOPSIS During the initial response to the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic, hospitals attempted to limit viral spread by restricting access to all...
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     Supporting parents as essential care partners in neonatal units during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
    CPBF
    • Mar 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    Supporting parents as essential care partners in neonatal units during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

    A new research paper from the International Family Integrated Care committee in collaboration with the CPBF showcases the impact of...
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    Our executive director, Fabiana Bacchini, shared her advocacy journey on our partner SKIP, Solutions
    CPBF
    • Mar 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Our executive director, Fabiana Bacchini, shared her advocacy journey on our partner SKIP, Solutions

    In October 2019, SKIP partnered with Dr. Melanie Barwick, Senior Scientist, Child Health Evaluative Sciences at SickKids, to offer her...
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    Policy statement of enteral nutrition for preterm and very low birthweight infants
    CPBF
    • Mar 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Policy statement of enteral nutrition for preterm and very low birthweight infants

    For preterm infants, especially for very low birthweight infants and high-risk neonates with gastrointestinal and heart disease, the...
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    Family Involvement in Quality Improvement From Bedside Advocate to System Advisor
    CPBF
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Family Involvement in Quality Improvement From Bedside Advocate to System Advisor

    Joanna F. Celenza, MA, MBAa, Denise Zayack, RN, MPHb,*, Madge E. Buus-Frank, DNP, APRN-BCc, Jeffrey D. Horbar, MDd
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