Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist
Odedina said early care could significantly change outcomes for premature babies, stressing that measures such as antenatal care beginning before 12 weeks of pregnancy, identifying pregnancy risks and delivering in facilities with appropriate newborn care and trained personnel were critical to reducing risks and improving survival.
Odedina, who isthe Chief Medical Director of Haven Pediatrics, said sustained early intervention and improved access to neonatal intensive care could significantly improve the chances of survival for premature and critically ill newborns.
By Sola Ogundipe Early intervention and how quickly babies can access facilities equipped to provide specialised newborn care can mean the difference between life and death, particularly for babies born prematurely or with serious medical complications.
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