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Canadian Premature Babies Foundation

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Our vision is a brighter future for all premature babies and their families. We empower families of premature babies, through support and education.

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ā³ 1 week to go! Neopedia is for parents and caregivers of preterm or sick babies & HCPs looking for reliable, easy-to-understand neonatal care info. šŸ“… Launch: 21 May 2025 šŸ”— Sign up: neopedia.org #Neopedia #PreemieSupport #ComingSoon

ā³ 1 week to go! Neopedia is for parents and caregivers of preterm or sick babies & HCPs looking for reliable, easy-to-understand neonatal care info.

šŸ“… Launch: 21 May 2025
šŸ”— Sign up: neopedia.org

#Neopedia #PreemieSupport #ComingSoon
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Today is Kangaroo Care Day! šŸ’œšŸ¦˜ Did you know there's one simple, powerful way to support your baby in the NICU that costs nothing—but means everything? It’s called Skin-to-Skin Contact, or Kangaroo Care—and it’s more than a cuddle. It’s a proven, life-changing practice that

Today is Kangaroo Care Day! šŸ’œšŸ¦˜
Did you know there's one simple, powerful way to support your baby in the NICU that costs nothing—but means everything?
It’s called Skin-to-Skin Contact, or Kangaroo Care—and it’s more than a cuddle. It’s a proven, life-changing practice that
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Our Little Lights Big Hearts Gala is happening in November! šŸ’« 3 reasons to grab your Gala tickets now! - First-ever event: Be part of CPBF history! ļøļø - Change lives: Support preemie care with every ticket. ļø- An unforgettable night: Purple glam, gourmet bites, and a

Our Little Lights Big Hearts Gala is happening in November! šŸ’«

3 reasons to grab your Gala tickets now!

- First-ever event: Be part of CPBF history! ļøļø

- Change lives: Support preemie care with every ticket.

ļø- An unforgettable night: Purple glam, gourmet bites, and a
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Today is Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day. NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) is among the leading causes of death in extremely preterm infants between two weeks and two months of age. NEC is a serious illness that affects a baby’s intestines, mostly in babies who are born

Today is Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day.

NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) is among the leading causes of death in extremely preterm infants between two weeks and two months of age. NEC is a serious illness that affects a baby’s intestines, mostly in babies who are born
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Celebrating World Day of Human Milk Donation Today, we celebrate the incredible gift of breastmilk donation, an act of love that makes a world of difference for preterm babies. Donating breastmilk is a beautiful, life-changing gesture. Each precious drop is lovingly screened and

Celebrating World Day of Human Milk Donation

Today, we celebrate the incredible gift of breastmilk donation, an act of love that makes a world of difference for preterm babies. Donating breastmilk is a beautiful, life-changing gesture. Each precious drop is lovingly screened and
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This ā€œHealthy Vision Month,ā€ we’re exploring Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). CPBF has free resources to help families understand it. Check out our free infographic and share it with your families: bit.ly/44DMJ6b #ROP #canadianpreemies #understandingROP #nicueyeexams

This ā€œHealthy Vision Month,ā€ we’re exploring Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). CPBF has free resources to help families understand it. Check out our free infographic and share it with your families:  bit.ly/44DMJ6b
#ROP #canadianpreemies #understandingROP #nicueyeexams
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This month, we are honouring the healing power of NICU moms. The Sweat Sheet gently wraps premature babies in their mom’s comforting presence when mom can't physically be at their side. After wearing this specially designed shirt, mothers can effortlessly transform it into a

This month, we are honouring the healing power of NICU moms.

The Sweat Sheet gently wraps premature babies in their mom’s comforting presence when mom can't physically be at their side.

After wearing this specially designed shirt, mothers can effortlessly transform it into a
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First time holding my 23-weeker, more than a week after birth. He was born on October 9th, 2024. We're still at CHEO today, 8 weeks corrected tomorrow, March 29. #kangaroocare #skintoskincare #canadianpreemies #nicufamilies

First time holding my 23-weeker, more than a week after birth. He was born on October 9th, 2024. We're still at CHEO today, 8 weeks corrected tomorrow, March 29. 

#kangaroocare #skintoskincare #canadianpreemies #nicufamilies
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In this presentation, Dr. Gundy will discuss the link between having a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia and the risk of conditions such as chronic hypertension, diabetes, and other cardiovascular risk factors across the lifespan. She will review the evidence around what we

In this presentation, Dr. Gundy will discuss the link between having a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia and the risk of conditions such as chronic hypertension, diabetes, and other cardiovascular risk factors across the lifespan.

She will review the evidence around what we
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Neopedia is LIVE! šŸŽ‰ Our new platform for expert-reviewed, multilingual neonatal care info is finally available to support families in many parts of the world! šŸ”— Explore now: neopedia.org & spread the word! #Neopedia #PreemieSupport #NICUParents #NewbornHealth

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It was such an honour to spend a week with the team at Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA). A week filled with listening, learning, sharing stories, and exchanging resources. We visited communities and the local hospital to better understand the journey

It was such an honour to spend a week with the team at Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA). A week filled with listening, learning, sharing stories, and exchanging resources.  We visited communities and the local hospital to better understand the journey
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Do you want to be able to easily explain the different stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)? Check out our free (and beautifully done) infographic to help explain this condition to families and NICU Staff. #rop #nicueyeexams #stagesofrop bit.ly/44DMJ6b

Do you want to be able to easily explain the different stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)? Check out our free (and beautifully done) infographic to help explain this condition to families and NICU Staff. #rop #nicueyeexams #stagesofrop
bit.ly/44DMJ6b
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This week, we're going global to talk about equity in maternal and newborn health—because where a baby is born should not determine their chances of survival or outcomes. Join us for a powerful conversation with leaders of parent organizations from Brazil, Uganda, Australia, and

This week, we're going global to talk about equity in maternal and newborn health—because where a baby is born should not determine their chances of survival or outcomes.

Join us for a powerful conversation with leaders of parent organizations from Brazil, Uganda, Australia, and
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Today at CPBF, we’re shining a light on families with multiples — especially those born too soon. Their journey comes with unique challenges, from early deliveries to complex medical needs. Here are a few facts: 56% of twins are born prematurely and often need NICU care.

Today at CPBF, we’re shining a light on families with multiples — especially those born too soon.

Their journey comes with unique challenges, from early deliveries to complex medical needs. Here are a few facts:

56% of twins are born prematurely and often need NICU care.
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Have you seen our infographic about ROP? It’s a great tool to share with families in the NICU about Retinopathy of Prematurity, the importance of early screening and intervention. Bit.ly/44DMJ6b #ropawareness #rop #ropinfographic

Have you seen our infographic about ROP? It’s a great tool to share with families in the NICU about Retinopathy of Prematurity, the importance of early screening and intervention. Bit.ly/44DMJ6b 

#ropawareness #rop #ropinfographic
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Join us this Thursday at 12 PM EDT for a drop-in peer support session on Zoom for NICU families. Connect, share, and find support! More info: cpbf-fbpc.org/peer-support-f… #PeerSupport #NICUfamilies #CPBF

Join us this Thursday at 12 PM EDT for a drop-in peer support session on Zoom for NICU families. Connect, share, and find support! More info: cpbf-fbpc.org/peer-support-f…  #PeerSupport #NICUfamilies #CPBF
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Established in 1989, the Mount Sinai NICU Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is the longest-running PAC in Canada. It was founded to support families throughout their NICU journey and beyond. This session will highlight how former NICU parents and staff representatives collaborate

Established in 1989, the Mount Sinai NICU Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is the longest-running PAC in Canada. It was founded to support families throughout their NICU journey and beyond. This session will highlight how former NICU parents and staff representatives collaborate