18th November 2024: The National Maternity Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment, marked World Prematurity Day with a special event welcoming families of children who were born prematurely at the hospital. Each year, over 4,500 babies are born prematurely in Ireland, with 1,202 babies born prematurely at the National Maternity Hospital last year.
As part of the sponsorship, Bepanthen will provide vital support to the NMH Foundation for the pioneering work taking place in The NMH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a world-class facility renowned for its dedication to saving and nurturing the lives of babies born too soon. The collaboration will focus on supporting cutting-edge research, fostering innovation, and developing new treatments and solutions to help premature infants to survive and thrive.
Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment, which celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024, is a breathable barrier cream designed to protect vulnerable skin from irritants and other causes of nappy rash.
Mary O’Donovan, Executive Director of The NMH Foundation, commented, “We are delighted to partner with Bepanthen in this meaningful initiative, particularly as we celebrate World Prematurity Day. The sponsorship funds will help us to accelerate vital research and innovation at The NMH, giving premature babies a better chance at survival and a healthier future. Together, we are committed to advancing neonatal care and ensuring every baby born too soon gets the best possible care.”
Lyndsey Ashe Byrne, Mother of Baby Stephen said, “If it wasn’t for the amazing staff at The National Maternity Hospital, we might not have our gorgeous baby Stephen with us this Christmas. Last year while I was pregnant with him, he stopped moving at around 30 weeks. When he was born, he was so tiny, just 2lbs. The NMH NICU team saved him. They knew what to do, they gave him a fighting chance, and he is thriving now. We are so grateful”.
Holly Elliott-Gurr, Brand Manager, Bepanthen said, “We are honoured to partner with the NMH Foundation and contribute to their mission of funding life-changing research happening at The National Maternity Hospital. Our commitment to baby health and wellbeing aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s mission, and we are excited to see the impact this collaboration will have on premature infants and their families. That is why we will be donating to the NMH Foundation for every Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment sold.”
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