On November 15, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released some updated recommendations for care of the preterm or low birthweight infant. New up-to-date evidence has emerged regarding the most effective clinical interventions in caring for preterm or low birthweight infants so a group of diverse experts and stakeholders from six different regions were selected and began working on these guidelines back in 2020.

The guidelines developed by the WHO are meant to help end-users or clinicians make informed decisions on whether, when, and how to undertake specific actions such as clinical interventions, diagnostic tests, or public health measures with the aim to achieve the best possible individual or collective health outcomes. 

All of the recommendations are evidence-based and they have been reviewed by several committees through several stages to ensure the validity of each one. Some of the recommendations are brand new, like the “hot topic” recommendation of immediate kangaroo care, whereas other recommendations are updated.

As I was reviewing the updated recommendations, I realized that it would be beneficial for all NICU clinicians and parents to learn more about them. Since the entire document is around 137 pages, we summarize and provide you the cliff notes version on this podcast episode. So start listening and get ready to get empowered as we review the World Health Organization's recommendations for care of the preterm or low birthweight infant! 

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