Publications by authors named "M Khashu"

Introduction: Prenatal mental health problems are associated with morbidity for the pregnant person, and their infants are at long-term risk for poor health outcomes. We aim to explore how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affected the mental health of pregnant people in the United Kingdom (UK), and to further identify resilience factors which may have contributed to varying mental health outcomes. We also aim to examine the quality of antenatal care provided during the pandemic in the UK and to identify potential inadequacies to enhance preparedness for future events.

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Nutritional management of preterm infants recovering from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or focal intestinal perforation (FIP) is challenging, especially in infants managed surgically. The logistics of how, when, and what to feed are unclear and current nutritional practices are primarily based on physiological principles and consensus opinion in individual units, rather than high-quality evidence. The aim of this narrative review is to summarize the literature on nutritional management after NEC or FIP in preterm infants: when to restart enteral nutrition, type of enteral nutrition to use, and how to advance nutrition.

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Chronic lung disease of prematurity or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common complication of preterm birth. Nutrition may affect incidence and severity of BPD. In this context, the Section on Nutrition, Gastroenterology and Metabolism, the Pulmonary Section of the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) and SPR have joined forces to review the current knowledge on nutritional issues related to BPD.

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Article Synopsis
  • Neonatal unit admissions for premature infants can lead to significant mental health challenges for both parents, particularly with depression, anxiety, and stress, yet there is limited research on fathers' experiences compared to mothers.
  • The study aims to explore how increased father or partner engagement in family-integrated care (FICare) affects their mental health up to six weeks after discharge, along with assessing the impact on maternal mental health.
  • This two-phase study will collect data through interviews and questionnaires, focusing on enhancing father engagement through resources like support groups and educational materials, and will analyze results using various statistical methods and qualitative approaches.
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