Every March, Kidney Awareness Month shines a light on the vital role kidneys play in overall health. For families and clinicians connected to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), kidney health is an important but often less discussed part of the story. While HIE is primarily known as a type of newborn brain injury caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow around […]
Presented by Hope for HIE and the Newborn Brain Society In April 2026, during HIE Awareness Month, Hope for HIE and the Newborn Brain Society are partnering to improve family-centered care for babies and families facing neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. Together, they are launching Polar Bear Care through a worldwide Hold-a-thon, encouraging NICUs around the world to implement this family-centered, […]
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have released updated 2025 Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation, shaping how birth and neonatal teams respond in the crucial first minutes of life.These updates strengthen evidence around cord management, refine resuscitation practices, and emphasize team readiness—all with the goal of improving outcomes for newborns, especially those at risk of hypoxic-ischemic […]
Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury in newborn babies caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow around the time of birth. It is a major threat to newborn health worldwide. In fact, HIE (often called “birth asphyxia”) accounts for about 23% of global neonatal deaths, and almost all of these deaths occur in low-resource […]
“How do I talk to my child about their HIE diagnosis?” is one of the most common questions we hear from parents—and for good reason. It’s a big topic, and it comes with a lot of uncertainty: How do you explain something so complex in a way your child can understand? What if they never bring it up? What if […]
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