• Thriving babies

    Infancy is a time of rapid growth and development, but also vulnerability. High quality healthcare, guided by the latest evidence during this critical phase, is essential for babies to thrive, laying the foundation for future health and development.

    Omega-3 can make preterm babies smarter!

    You may have heard of the various health benefits of Omega−3 fatty acids, such as better heart health and a lower risk of dementia. Dr Jacqueline Gould of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute led a study supported by the WCH Foundation that set out to determine if supplementing preterm babies with Docosahexaenoic acid to the same amount they would have received in utero would lead to better developmental outcomes.

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    Safe and effective dosing of antibiotics in neonates

    Gentamicin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat neonatal sepsis, however the best dosage of this potentially life-saving antibiotic is a fine balancing act between effectiveness and safety. Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak and his team explored various dosing guidelines across Australia to find out which dose is ‘just right’.

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    Helping mums sustain breastfeeding in preterm babies

    Breastfeeding has a range of health and developmental benefits for babies, yet it can be tough to establish and maintain breastfeeding, particularly for mothers with preterm babies. Dr Amy Keir and her multi-disciplinary team set out to better support mothers of preterm babies to establish and maintain breastfeeding.

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