Judicious Transfusion of Platelets Among Neonates: A Systematic Review.

In newborns, especially premature babies, there is a high association between thrombocytopenia and bleeding, particularly intraventricular hemorrhage, which may be due to immaturity. It was usual clinical practice that neonates should be transfused with higher platelet counts than older children or adults to reduce their risk of bleeding. However, after keen observations, we noticed that bleeding and mortality were more common in newborns who received more platelet transfusions.

Impact of Early Bonding During the Maternal Sensitive Period on Long-Term Effects: A Systematic Review.

This research project examines the long-term effects of maternal-neonatal bonding during a mother's "sensitive period." The review explores how early contact between a mother and her newborn can affect their psychosocial and emotional well-being in the future. Within an hour after birth, oxytocin levels increase for mothers, while catecholamine surges enhance neonates' memory retention to encourage immediate skin-to-skin contact (SSC), which promotes breastfeeding with benefits, such as quicker placenta expulsion, less bleeding, and lower stress.