NICU-Madonna&Child Hospital

13/11/2024

Hello, we’re reaching out to our community with a heartfelt request. Premature babies in our hospital are in need of breastmilk donations. We are unable to sustain due to the lack of donation support.

These fragile little ones are at a critical stage of development, and donor milk can be life-saving. If you are a breastfeeding mother, or if you know anyone with some extra stash stored, your donation could make a huge difference in helping these babies thrive.

If you are located nearby or willing to ship, our exact address is as follows:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 3rd floor, Madonna & Child Medical Center, JV Seriña St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.
You may also contact us through messenger for any questions you may have.

Thank you so much for considering this act of generosity to support these little fighters.
Please share this post to spread the word.

02/08/2024

Maayong adlaw, mga mommies!

Be a hero for a little one! Madonna and Child Medical Center invites you to our breast milk letting activity. Donated breast milk is a lifeline for babies who need it most. Participate in this meaningful event and make a difference. For more information, see the poster or reach out to us!

21/06/2023

Maayong buntag, mga Kagay-anons! Please share this post, because we're low on supply again. We appreciate your help. Thank you! ❤️

Breastmilk supplies the ideal nutrition for newborn babies and infants. We are running out of donated expressed breastmilk for our sick and premature babies. MCH NICU gladly accepts breastmilk donations from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Thank you for your support!

Location: NICU Department, 3rd Floor, Madonna and Child Hospital, JV Seriña Street, Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

18/10/2022

Good day, mommies! Here's a trivia for you today!

Preemies, who often struggle with the muscle strength and coordination needed to eat on their own, may need help from a feeding tube to receive proper nutrition.
Orogastric (OG) tubes are small tubes placed through the mouth and end with the tip in the stomach. OG tubes may be used for feedings, medication administration, or removal of contents from the stomach via aspiration, suction, or gravity drainage.

Babies who aren't premature may also require a feeding tube for other reasons, including:
-oral aversion
-failure to thrive
-neurological problems
-Has a health condition that decreases their ability to swallow effectively.
-Had surgery or contracted an infection that restricts their ability to eat or drink.

For mothers with sick or premature babies with feeding tubes, we encourage you to participate in tube feeding in the hospital. This will help you become more involved in caring for your baby. Our critical care nursing team can teach you how to do this in a correct way. Moreover, there are cases when a baby is discharged with a feeding tube on.

What you see in this photo is an example of our preemie patient with an orogastric tube. Consent was given by the mother prior to posting this.

sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/feeding-tube-infants
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/what-to-know-about-tube-feeding-babies
Manchester University NHS

21/09/2022

Hi there, mommies and daddies! We have a new trivia for you about premature babies.

We often hear people say that a baby born at 7 months is much more likely to have a better outcome than one born at 8. However, this is only a myth. It’s not possible to know with total certainty how a fetus born very prematurely will fare. But one thing is for sure: the longer a fetus spends in the womb, the more fully developed it is when it enters the world.

A fetus is considered viable (has the ability to survive successfully) if it has reached a stage of development where it is able to live outside of its mother’s womb. Babies born before the third trimester (before 27 weeks of pregnancy) are considered periviable — or near the limit of viability.

Because they’re still underdeveloped, premature babies require life-saving interventions immediately after delivery and receive advanced care in a high-level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting in order to survive. Even with the best possible care, they may experience short- and long-term complications. Typically, complications of prematurity vary. But the earlier your baby is born, the higher the risk of complications.

Some of the common short-term complications that may arise are as follows:
-Breathing problems: A premature baby may have trouble breathing due to an immature respiratory system. This is when an oxygen inhalation or the assistance of a machine called the ventilator is necessary.
- Immune system problems. An underdeveloped immune system can lead to a higher risk of infection. Infection in a premature baby can quickly spread to the bloodstream, causing sepsis, an infection that spreads to the bloodstream, which a course of antibiotics is essential.
-Heart problems. The most common heart problems premature babies experience are patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and low blood pressure (hypotension). PDA is a heart defect that although often closes on its own, can lead to heart failure as well as other complications if left untreated. Low blood pressure may require adjustments in intravenous fluids, medicines and sometimes blood transfusions.

There can also be long-term complications, such as Cerebral Palsy, impaired learning, vision and hearing problems, and chronic health issues — some of which may require future hospital care.

Questions about fetal viability don’t always have clear answers. While older, more developed babies have a better chance at a more successful outcome, the success of premature births also depend on the care that you and your baby receive before and after birth. And thanks to medical advances, the odds for even the teeniest preemies are getting better all the time.

You can read more about this from the links below:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../symptoms-causes/syc-20376730
https://www.whattoexpect.com/fir.../preemies/fetal-viability
Photo: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/premature-baby

🤱MCH NICU is receiving in-kind donations of breastmilk from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Contact us today! 🤱

30/08/2022

Is "bigkis" still a thing? Pediatricians say NO.

Did you know that the use of umbilical binders or "bigkis" on a newborn is a cultural belief that goes back to hundreds of years? Many elders still insisted upon the use of bigkis because they believe that it helps soothe a crying baby, provides warmth or comfort (and therefore reduces colic), and that baby girls, in particular, will have a nice figure in the future. However, pediatricians are consistently debunking this myth in hopes that the new parents of today will end this old practice.

Using umbilical binders do not only impede the healing of the stump, it can also cause an infection. Other than that, a restricting cloth can obstruct a baby's normal breathing, and can cause vomiting after feeding.

So what can we do to protect our baby's umbilical stump?
The Philippine Pediatric Society advises on the regular cleaning of the newborn's stump and ways on how to care for it:

1. Use cotton balls soaked with 70% alcohol or water (depending on your doctor's advice) and wipe directly onto the stump at least twice a day.
2. Keep it dry all the time.
3. Do not apply any cream, ointment, or natural remedies (garlic cloves or guava leaves).
4. Check for any sign of redness, bleeding, or foul smell.
5. Let the umbilical stump fall on its own 7-10 days after birth. Visit your doctor if it has not fallen off after 3 weeks.

Traditional customs are not bad as long as it doesn't harm the baby.

🤱MCH NICU is receiving in-kind donations of breastmilk from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Contact us today! 🤱

Source: AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Mayo Clinic, Health Link British Columbia, Philippine Pediatric Society
Link: https://ph.theasianparent.com/bigkis-for-baby
Photo: https://momcenter.com.ph/2019/09/19/the-truth-about-bigkis/

30/08/2022

28/08/2022

Hello, mommies and daddies! Are you worried about your baby's skin, and wonder if it requires treatment? Fret not, new parents!

A newborn's skin is prone to rashes of all sorts. Fortunately, most of these rashes are harmless and go away on their own. The following photos are some of the common rashes in newborns. Read the description on each of them.

source: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/baby-skin-rashes

🤱MCH NICU is receiving in-kind donations of breastmilk from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Contact us today! 🤱

25/08/2022

Breastmilk supplies the ideal nutrition for newborn babies and infants. We are running out of donated expressed breastmilk for our sick and premature babies. MCH NICU gladly accepts breastmilk donations from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Thank you for your support!

Location: NICU Department, 3rd Floor, Madonna and Child Hospital, JV Seriña Street, Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

25/08/2022

Hi, mommies! Did you know that when your baby is crying, it is actually a late sign of hunger? Many think that crying is the only way to tell that a baby is hungry, but it is a sign of distress. There are early sings of hunger you can learn to tell when your baby is starting to feel hungry:

• Fists moving to mouth.
• Head turning to look for the breast.
• The baby is awake or becoming more alert and active.
• Sucking on hands or lip smacking.
• Opening and closing mouth.

Responding early to your baby’s hunger cues may help prevent them from crying. Once baby is crying, it can be harder to latch.

Oh, and do remember to position them properly during breastfeeding and burp your baby afterwards!

🤱MCH NICU is receiving in-kind donations of breastmilk from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Contact us today! 🤱

source: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/babys-hunger-cues
photo: https://www.healthcare.com/living-well/baby-crying-whats-normal-and-whats-not/

20/08/2022

Hello, mommies! Here's a trivia for today:

The World Health Organization (WHO) actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children.

WHO recommends that:
• mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth;
• infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health, and thereafter, to meet their evolving nutritional requirements; and
•breastfeeding should continue for up to two years or beyond.

source: https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/breastfeeding
photo: https://momcenter.com.ph/tag/breast-milk/

🤱MCH NICU is receiving in-kind donations of breastmilk from mothers with babies younger than 6 months old. Contact us today! 🤱