by Justine Brooker | Apr 12, 2021 | Latest News
New research shows some preterm babies in New Zealand hospitals have ‘refeeding syndrome’. Dr Barbara Cormack takes a close look at the problem. When you’re starving, eating can be fatal. ‘Refeeding syndrome’ was described after World War II,...
by Justine Brooker | Apr 6, 2021 | Latest News, Our Support
Neonatal families spending time at the Lower Hutt Special Care Baby Unit now have a new welcoming face. The Neonatal Trust are delighted to announce Anita Woodgate will be holding a fortnightly morning tea for current families. This will be a time for parents come...
by Justine Brooker | Apr 6, 2021 | Fundraising, Latest News
The Neonatal Trust can expand its Otago-Southland operation after receiving $58,522 from the PGG Wrightson (“PGW”) charity auction held at the Wanaka show. One of the features of the show is the annual PGW charity auction, where PGW, suppliers and clients generously...
by Justine Brooker | Apr 6, 2021 | Latest News
A worldwide study involving Kiwi parents and babies has unexpectedly found fortifying typical pregnancy supplements with probiotics and other nutrients could reduce preterm births. Oddly, that’s not what the scientists behind the Nutritional Intervention...
by Justine Brooker | Apr 5, 2021 | Latest News, Our Support
The Neonatal Trust recently purchased 2 special mattresses for CuddleCots for use in the Waikato Neonatal Unit to help parents who suffer the loss of their baby. Dealing with the death of a baby is clearly an incredibly difficult event for parents and bereaved parents...
by Justine Brooker | Mar 31, 2021 | Fundraising, Latest News
The Neonatal trust has been fortunate to be part of Rewardhub for over a year now and has gained thousands of dollars in donations during that time. This time last year Rewardhub shoppers were asked what kind of stores they’d like to see more of on the platform. The...
