Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation

The NRP 8th Edition introduces a new educational methodology to better meet the needs of health care professionals who manage the newly born baby.

Vaccination of Pregnant Women: Protecting Babies Even Before Birth!

Vaccines protect humans against microorganisms that cause disease. Usually, vaccines are given to infants, toddlers, or older children at regular intervals. For example, you probably know about the tetanus vaccine, which is given to you when you are hurt, or beforehand, to protect you from disease in case you get hurt. Maternal immunization means vaccination of a woman during pregnancy. This can protect the pregnant woman and her unborn child from disease, and can also protect the new-born baby. The protection is provided by antibodies, which are substances made in the mothers’ body after vaccination, and are transported through the placenta and the breastmilk to the baby. Some vaccines are advised to be taken during pregnancy and, in the future, some vaccines might even be specifically designed to be used during pregnancy. This article will explain how vaccination during pregnancy works.

Aicardi syndrome in a prematurely born baby with retinopathy of prematurity: eye as a window to a systemic pathology

Many of the ophthalmic pathologies can co-exist and when taken together can at times give a clue to a life-threatening systemic condition. Presented here is a case of Aicardi syndrome in a prematurely born baby with retinopathy of prematurity . Early diagnosis by the ophthalmologist helped the baby for a timely neurological attention.

Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect with Infective Endocarditis in a Neonate

This is the case of a new born baby with complete atrioventricular (AV) canal defect with common atrium and vegetations on the common AV, pulmonary, and aortic valves.

Mathematical Modelling for Prediction and Classification of Neonatal Infections by using Rough Set

Human contagious diseases are basically affected newly born baby. Millions of death occur due to these diseases of our intention to give a prediction of such diseases. Study report analysis the symptom of this diseases with minimum attributes by using Rough set Technique and to predict the contagious diseases are using Time series model.

Popularyzowanie szkół rodzenia w celu podniesienia świadomości przyszłych rodziców

Introduction. Classes at birthing school are designed to prepare a pregnant woman for childbirth and parenthood. They are designed to help parents gain experience on how to cope with the new situation, which is the birth of a child. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the degree of preparation of women for pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood, and fathers for active participation in childbirth and taking care of the new born. The main goal was to determine whether there is a need to popularize birthing schools in order to raise the awareness of future parents. Material and methods. The diagnostic survey covered 400 women aged 15-45 who were pregnant in 2008-2012 including 176 (44%) women participating in childbirth classes (study group) and 224 (56%) women not participating in school activities giving birth (control group). The data obtained as a result of the research were subject to statistical analysis. Most participants of the birthing school decided to give birth. All firstborn babies considered the antenatal course useful in preparing fathers for active participation in childbirth and taking care of the new born baby. Women with higher education, living in cities, more often participated in childbirth classes. Results. Participation in childbirth school contributed to the reduction of parents’ fears and anxieties related to pregnancy, childbirth and facilitated active participation in childbirth and to enter new parental roles safely. Demographic factors such as place of residence, mother’s age, marital status and education were significantly related to the participation of future mothers and fathers in childbirth classes. Conclusions. Participation in childbirth classes improved the quality of life of the pregnant woman. It contributed to the smooth delivery process. It strengthened the bond between the spouses and made it easier to care for the new born baby. This indicates the need to promote childbirth schools in order to raise the awareness of future parents.