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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
Res

earch 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.

04/24/2026

“25for25” Campaign ‼️

Contribute $25 in honor of the NFT's first 25 years 🙌

We are 28% of the way to reaching our first milestone by June 25.
This money will be used to expand access to our Developmental Observer by translating into other languages.
Please consider a contribution in honor of the NFl's 25" Anniversary.
👉👉 https://nidcap.org/25nfi-contribution-form/

How You Can Contribute to the Campaign Donate:
👉Visit our Anniversary Campaign Page and choose the $25 option or another amount (Any amount makes a difference!) 🙌 https://nidcap.org/25nfi-contribution-form/
👉Share: Spread the word about our campaign to your friends and tamily via social media, email, or in person.
👉Inspire: Challenge others to join us through matching gifts or encourage them to donate

Together, We are Creating a Brighter Future for All ! 🤗

04/19/2026

Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

Listening to Infants, Supporting Families, Transforming Care Worldwide

In the 25 years since its establishment in October 2001, the NIDCAP Federation International (NFI) has been an energizing force for progress and change for newborns, infants, families and those who care for them around the world.

At the time of its founding, the effects of NIDCAP care had been researched and the approach had been practiced in the US and Europe for nearly 20 years. It was time to formalize certification and broaden the reach by forming a non-profit organization that provides professional and intensive care setting certifications, networking and learning opportunities, and above all, provides the chance for more and more infants and families to experience the care they deserve and that affords them the best possible outcomes.

Celebrations of this impressive milestone will happen throughout 2026. We will honor the enduring legacy of the originator of NIDCAP, the founding members of the NFI, and the accomplishments of our community, while looking to the future and exploring the many ways the NFI community is making hospital settings a better place.

04/16/2026

Edmonton NIDCAP Training Centre Canada

Stollery Children’s Hospital Royal Alexandra Site, NICU
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 🍁🇨🇦

04/16/2026

🎙️ Season 2 Begins! From survival to support, hear the stories.

Now Streaming: Episode 1 (Parts 1 & 2)
“From Rollercoasters to Carousels: Navigating Common NICU Emotions”
Featuring Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez (Families Blossoming LLC)

In our Season 2 premiere, we sit down with Gigi—NICU, bereaved, and special needs mom, and author of From Rollercoasters to Carousels. She opens up about the emotional ride of early parenthood after trauma and shares what it looks like to find steadier ground—one breath, one step, one emotion at a time.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
⭐ Follow + leave a review to help other families find the show!

04/16/2026

Hurry to Take Advantage of Discounted Registration!

Last year, parents and providers from across the country came together to advocate for NICU families—and it made an impact.

This year, we’re doing it again.

The only question is:
👉 Will you be in the room?

Join a community of advocates who are turning lived experience into real change.

💥 Early Bird ends April 10
🔗 https://nicuparentnetwork.org/hill-day/

04/16/2026

Join us for a free educational webinar on “Stigmatizing Language: Changing the Narrative” with Veronica Barcelona, Jessi Barnes, Rose Horton, Adrienne McIntyre, and Cheniqua Morales. Attendees will be able to:

1) Describe stigmatizing language in OB & Neonatal care

2) Identify patterns of stigmatizing language and learn how to measure them

3) Develop ways to identify and make change to language patterns in OB & Neonatal care using QI methods

4) Apply practical ways to role model and interrupt the cycle of stigmatizing language

Become a member to register! https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QmVtGvnETQEJ3o?jfefe=new

04/16/2026

✨ April is ✨

HIE & Hearing

🔹 HIE can lead to sensorineural hearing loss, progressive hearing loss, auditory processing differences, and other hearing-related issues.

🔹 Between 5-10% of children with HIE will experience some form of hearing impairment or difference.

🔹 Up to 20% of HIE babies may fail their newborn hearing screening.

🔹 Diagnoses for hearing loss typically happen in the first few years, while auditory processing differences are usually identified later in childhood through specialized testing.

🔗 Visit HIE.Support for tailored support programming and resources.

04/16/2026

A study exploring how Swedish neonatal intensive care units support parent‑infant closeness during therapeutic hypothermia for infants with hypoxic‑ischemic encephalopathy. All 10 NICUs surveyed allowed parents to stay 24/7 and emphasized the importance of parental presence, but the cooling treatment and attached equipment limited traditional skin‑to‑skin contact.
Click the link to access the full article https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187757562400065X?via%3Dihub

04/16/2026

Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education course
at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton, Canada 🍁 🇨🇦

Edmonton NIDCAP Training Centre Canada

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/

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