NIDCAP Federation International

NIDCAP Federation International The NIDCAP Federation International (NFI) promotes the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP).

Newborn Individualized Developmental Care & Assessment Program (NIDCAP)
~Mentoring Caregivers
~Changing Hospitals
~Improving the Futures for Newborns and Their Families. NIDCAP is the most comprehensive, evidence-based model of developmentally supportive care and assessment for preterm and fullterm newborns and their families in the hospital, and the transition home. Challenge and Opportunity
Research has documented the beneficial effect of NIDCAP in terms of shorter intensive care and overall hospital stay, better weight gain and improved behavioral outcomes that endure beyond infancy. Studies have also documented that the NIDCAP approach enhances brain structure and function when measured by sophisticated medical techniques such as EEG and MRI. Challenge and Opportunity

The incidence of preterm birth, worldwide, is rapidly increasing. In the US, the incidence of prematurity currently stands at 12.7%. Over 25% of all preterm infants are also born too small for their gestational age. These infants present immediate and significant challenges to their parents and to their caregivers in Newborn Intensive Care Units. They are hypersensitive, difficult to feed, and difficult to calm. More than 50% will go on to develop learning and emotional disabilities, requiring special education and mental health services. The challenge is even greater in developing countries.

04/03/2026

✨ April is ✨

How common is HIE?

🔹 HIE happens in 2 - 3 per 1,000 live births in high-income countries, and 10-20 per 1,000 live births in low and middle-income countries, and from different causes out of the neonatal period and in childhood.

🔹 Neonatal HIE is the second leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong disability worldwide.

04/03/2026

Your voice matters—and we make sure you’re fully prepared to use it.

Early Bird Registration for Hill Day is open, but only until April 10th!

When you register, you’re not just signing up—you’re stepping into a fully supported advocacy experience designed to help you make real impact on Capitol Hill.

Your registration includes:
✨ Welcome Reception & State Delegation Meet-Up
✨ Advocacy Training to help you feel confident and prepared
✨ Pre-Scheduled Congressional Meetings (we handle the logistics!)
✨ Meeting Packets with talking points and issue briefs
✨ Printed Leave-Behinds to support your message
✨ Closing Reception to celebrate your impact

From preparation to connection to action—we’ve thought through every detail so you can focus on what matters most: sharing your story and advocating for NICU families.

💥 Early Bird rate ends April 10—don’t miss it.
🔗 Register now: https://nicuparentnetwork.org/hill-day/

Dear NFI community and supporters,This year we celebrate25 yearsof making a difference in lives of infants and families ...
04/03/2026

Dear NFI community and supporters,

This year we celebrate
25 years
of making a difference in lives of infants and families around the world!

Together, we’ve transformed healthcare systems and supported individuals, families, and healthcare professionals through our training and certification programs, research, initiatives, and awareness raising. And we are just getting started! Join our NFI membership‼️https://nidcap.org/membership/application/?membership=allied

World NIDCAP day around the world 🌏
04/02/2026

World NIDCAP day around the world 🌏

Dear NFI community and supporters,This year we celebrate 25 yearsof making a difference in lives of infants and families...
03/31/2026

Dear NFI community and supporters,
This year we celebrate 25 years
of making a difference in lives of infants and families around the world!

Together, we’ve transformed healthcare systems and supported individuals, families, and healthcare professionals through our training and certification programs, research, initiatives, and awareness raising.
And we are just getting started!

To mark this milestone,
we invite you to contribute

$25
- for the NFI's first 25 years
on this incredible journey.

Your donations help us continue our mission and expand our reach.
How You Can Help
‼️Visit our Anniversary Campaign page and choose the $25 option or any amount that works for you.
‼️Share: Spread the word about our campaign with your friends and family through social media, email, or in person.
‼️Inspire: Challenge others to join us through matching gifts or encouraging them to donate.

👉 https://nidcap.org/25nfi-contribution-form/

Together, We are Creating a Brighter Future for All

Thank you for being an essential part of NFI’s story. 🤗
Let’s make the next 25 years even more significant reaching ever more infants, families, hospitals and communities!

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03/27/2026

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NIDCAP, originated in 1984 by Heidelise Als, PhD, is the only comprehensive, family centered, evidence-based approach to...
03/27/2026

NIDCAP, originated in 1984 by Heidelise Als, PhD, is the only comprehensive, family centered, evidence-based approach to developmental care for newborn and infant intensive care nurseries.

03/26/2026

NIDCAP makes a difference because… Brussels NIDCAP Training Center, Belgium 🇧🇪

GFCNI - NEWSLETTER March 2026global foundation for the care of newborn infants
03/26/2026

GFCNI - NEWSLETTER March 2026
global foundation for the care of newborn infants

NIDCAP makes a difference because… Phoenix, AZ 🇺🇸
03/25/2026

NIDCAP makes a difference because… Phoenix, AZ 🇺🇸

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