24 September 2026

Research aims to reassure mothers and clinicians around mode of delivery for premature babies

Research funded by Health and Care Research Wales at Cardiff University has found that mode of birth may have little...

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28 April 2026

Coventry University researcher explores how breast milk shapes infant brain development

A researcher from Coventry University is investigating how molecules in breast milk influence early brain development, particularly in premature babies.  The research will...

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18 December 2025

Children in incubators are particularly vulnerable to hearing loss and brain development damage

Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers will look...

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22 July 2025

New app helps families stay connected to premature babies

A secure user-friendly video service is keeping families in touch with their babies on neonatal units across King’s. A new video messaging...

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17 July 2025

Premature babies should have early skin-to-skin contact with their mother

Researchers have identified numerous benefits of early skin-to-skin contact between baby and mother. They urge hospitals to help ensure that...

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4 January 2024

Study on extremely preterm infants provides important healthcare knowledge

Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference...

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23 November 2023

Three-fold rise in extremely premature babies given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

The number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units...

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15 August 2023

Kanmed Baby Warmer available from Central Medical Supplies

Central Medical Supplies (CMS) is the sole UK distributor for the Kanmed Baby Warmer, which is clinically proven to help...

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