Supporting Infants Exposed to Substances Before Birth
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The increase in opioid use disorder among adults across the U.S. includes pregnant people, with an associated increase in substance-exposed newborns.
Neonatal Follow-up Program News and Updates
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Spotlight on Current BPD-Focused Research Studies
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It’s an exciting time for research in the bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) population here at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Neonatal Follow-Up Program: Valued Partner In Research Endeavors
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In the midst of a busy day providing hands-on clinical care and developmental evaluations to vulnerable babies and children in our Neonatal Follow-up Program (NFP), there is another less visible but vital activity: research.
Family StEPS: Starting Early with Psychosocial Support
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A new program aims to provide consistent physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and social health supports to help families thrive.
Bedside Telehealth Is Associated with Less Parental Stress In the Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit
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It is well known that having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit is a highly stressful experience for parents, and rates of parental anxiety and depression are routinely shown to be higher than for parents in the general population.
Follow-up Corner: Improving Care for Babies with Potential Neurologic Compromise
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Read about three clinical trials seeking to improve developmental outcomes for babies at risk for neurologic compromise: DARBE, HEAL, and Preemie Hypothermia.
Follow-Up Corner: Special Program for Parents of Preterm Infants
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The "I’m a Special Baby" program educates parents regarding chronologic vs. adjusted age, early developmental milestones and strategies prior to an infant’s discharge from the hospital.
Honoring Mentors
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Dr. Hurt was named the 2019 Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) Mentor of the Year, and Drs. Schmidt and Kirpalani were honored at the Neonatology Clinical Research Symposium.
Close Follow-up of Former Preemies Keeps Development on Course
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Baby A. was born at 24 weeks gestation and was closely followed by a multidisciplinary team with the Neonatal Follow-up Program at CHOP. Learn about the program and the services offered.
Neonatal Follow-up Corner
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The Neonatal Follow-up Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) follows preterm and high-risk infants throughout the critical first years post-discharge.