For Every Baby, A Fighting Chance

Dr Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Consultant Paediatric Neonatologist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre | Halimatun Saadiah, Senior Neonatal Nurse, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre | Joanne Kok, Parent

01-Nov-18 16:00

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A baby born below 37 weeks has a lot of hurdles to overcome. But with the right medical and nursing care, parental love and community support, we can give every premature baby a fighting chance to survive and to thrive. In conjunction with Prematurity Awareness Month in November, we speak to Dr Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Consultant Paediatric Neonatologist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; Halimatun Saadiah, former Senior Neonatal Nurse, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; and Joanne Kok, parent, to discuss all aspects of caring for preemies, especially transitioning to caring for your baby at home.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: premature, preterm, child development, neonatal ICU, health and living, the bigger picture,

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