Track: Neonatology and Perinatology

Neonatology and Perinatology

This session focuses on the specialized care of newborns—especially those born premature or with critical health conditions—and the management of high-risk pregnancies. Experts will discuss the latest in neonatal intensive care, maternal-fetal medicine, and strategies to improve early life outcomes. 

Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight


Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight:

Examines causes, complications, and clinical care of premature and underweight newborns. Highlights advances in nutrition, respiratory support, and developmental follow-up.


Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Advances:

Focuses on evolving technologies and protocols in neonatal intensive care units. Includes ventilatory support, infection control, and family-centered NICU practices.


Maternal-Fetal Medicine and High-Risk Pregnancies:

Covers prenatal diagnosis and management of maternal conditions affecting fetal health. Emphasizes coordinated care for conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.


Neonatal Respiratory and Cardiac Care:

Addresses the management of respiratory distress, congenital heart defects, and pulmonary hypertension. Reviews neonatal resuscitation guidelines and cardiopulmonary monitoring.


Neonatal Infections and Immunology:

Covers sepsis, TORCH infections, and immune system development in newborns. Discusses preventive strategies and antimicrobial stewardship in neonates.


Birth Asphyxia and Neurologic Outcomes:

Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and seizures. Explores neuroprotective interventions like therapeutic hypothermia.


Neonatal Nutrition and Growth Monitoring:

Highlights nutritional needs of premature and critically ill neonates. Covers parenteral nutrition, breastfeeding support, and growth tracking.


Ethical Issues and End-of-Life Care in Neonatology:

Explores ethical challenges in decision-making for critically ill newborns. Includes palliative care approaches and communication with families.