Guidelines on long-term care of preterm babies

The first national guidelines to improve the long-term health outcomes of children born very preterm have been developed by a team led by Melbourne's Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. The NHMRC-approved guidelines focus on the follow-up care of babies born before 32 weeks’ gestation from hospital discharge to 6 years of age. To address gaps in care, every family with a child born very preterm should be guided by a co-ordinated, multidisciplinary team to ensure health concerns are identified and treated early, the guidelines state. Access the guidelines at https://www.crenewbornmedicine.org.au.