Advice to patients booked at Sandringham Hospital

Donor cord blood treatment to protect brains of preterm babies

A potentially game-changing treatment for brain injuries in preterm babies is being trialed at Monash Children’s Hospital. Researchers are using stem cells from donated cord blood units to help protect the brains of premature babies.
NICU baby home in time for Mother’s Day

Media: Global-first study finds skin-to-skin contact benefits babies severely deprived of oxygen at birth

A world-first study by Monash Children’s hospital and Monash University has found skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, significantly benefits babies who are deprived of oxygen at birth.
Baby born at 22 weeks defies odds to go home
After 164 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Monash Children’s Hospital, baby Elliana has flown the nest. ‘Elliana is going home healthy, without oxygen and without a feeding tube, just like any other baby, which is very unusual for b
Monash Newborn nurse honoured with national Neonatal Family Appreciation Award

Tiny brains, big science: Advancing neuroprotection for pre-term babies

An unforgettable birth at Monash Medical Centre and a heartwarming reunion

Protect Me trial: A groundbreaking study on fetal growth restriction

Monash Health is leading the Protect Me trial, a groundbreaking study focused on preventing fetal growth restriction to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.