World Prematurity Day Special: A Voice Beyond the NICU
November 13, 2026 | Special Edition of Preemie Chats
Leaving the NICU is an important milestone, but the journey doesn't end there.
Join us for a special World Prematurity Day conversation featuring parents, adults born preterm, healthcare professionals, and international advocates as we explore life beyond the NICU, the importance of developmental support, and the need for equitable neonatal follow-up care.
Meet Our Guests
Dr. Rudaina Banihani and Karen Thomas
Advocating for standardized and equitable neonatal follow-up care across Canada.
Eva Näf | Estonia
Exploring the unique role of play in children's development and well-being.
Concetta Del Bove | Woodbridge, Ontario
Sharing her family's NICU journey and the importance of continued care and support beyond discharge.
Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan
Exploring how early brain development and experiences in the NICU can shape long-term outcomes for children born prematurely.
Kelsey Ross | Kingston, Ontario
A mother of three preemies shares the unanswered questions and challenges of navigating her children's health and development after NICU discharge.
Camile Girard-Bock
Sharing her personal experiences of growing up preterm and navigating adulthood.
LIVE from Moncton, New Brunswick
Join us for three special live segments from a neonatal unit and follow-up program in Moncton, offering a closer look at the care and support available to NICU graduates and their families.
Join the Conversation
Whether you're a NICU parent, an adult born preterm, a healthcare professional, or an advocate, we'd love to have you join us.
November 13, 2026 | 1pm Eastern
Learn More About Our Advocacy Work
CPBF is calling for neonatal follow-up care to be recognized, adequately resourced, and standardized across Canada.