Neonatology and Perinatology
Neonatology and Perinatology focuses on the science and practice of caring for the newborn and the perinatal period, blending high-acuity neonatal medicine with preventive obstetric strategies that optimise outcomes from pregnancy through the first weeks of life. This session is tailored for neonatologists, perinatologists, obstetricians, neonatal nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who manage complex pregnancies, preterm infants and congenital conditions. Presentations will examine advancements in respiratory support, thermoregulation, neuroprotection and nutritional strategies that support maturation and development. The programme balances cutting-edge research—such as precision monitoring, minimally invasive surfactant therapy and bedside neuroimaging—with pragmatic clinical pathways for stabilisation, pain minimisation and family-centred care in the NICU. Emphasis is placed on preventing preterm birth complications and improving transitional care: antenatal counselling, delayed cord clamping, early skin-to-skin contact, safe feeding protocols and structured discharge planning that reduce readmissions. Sessions on perinatal ethics and shared decision-making will help teams navigate complex choices in compromised pregnancies and life-limiting diagnoses, while panels on health systems will explore scalable models for regionalised perinatal care and tele-neonatology networks that extend specialist support into remote centres. For clinicians attending Neonatology Conference seeking implementation materials, the session will showcase care bundles, protocol templates and audit metrics that can be adapted to local resources and staffing models.
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Respiratory Support & Stabilisation
- Non-invasive ventilation strategies and updated guidelines for surfactant administration
 - Practical protocols for thermoregulation, fluid balance and oxygen targeting during resuscitation
 
Neuroprotection & Neurodevelopmental Care
- Evidence-based hypothermia protocols, early EEG monitoring and neuroprotective therapeutic windows
 - Developmental care practices: minimising painful procedures, optimising sleep cycles and parental involvement
 
Nutrition, Growth & Gut Health
- Early parenteral and enteral feeding algorithms, fortification strategies for preterm infants
 - Approaches to NEC prevention, human milk optimisation and probiotic stewardship where applicable
 
Perinatal Systems & Transitional Care
- Antenatal risk stratification, regional transport pathways and in-utero transfer decision frameworks
 - Structured discharge planning, home-based follow-up pathways and readmission reduction bundles
 
Clinical Impact & Practical Takeaways
Improving Survival and Reducing Morbidity
Adoption of standardised resuscitation, stabilisation and respiratory protocols shortens time to effective support and reduces chronic lung disease in preterm infants.
Enhancing Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Early neuroprotective measures combined with developmental care practices support better long-term cognitive and motor outcomes and reduce stress responses.
Optimising Nutrition for Growth
Targeted nutrition plans and human milk initiatives accelerate catch-up growth while lowering risks of necrotising enterocolitis and feeding intolerance.
Strengthening Systems of Care
Regionalised perinatal networks, tele-neonatology and clear transport guidelines improve equitable access to specialist care and reduce delays for high-risk pregnancies.
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