A focused virtual oral presentation at the International Conference on Pediatrics, Neonatology and Child Health 2026 will address one of the most critical challenges in modern neonatology—how to ensure healthy growth and development in high-risk newborn infants after hospital discharge. The session is presented by Dr. Tatyana Itova from University of Ruse Angel Kanchev.
Title: Follow-up
of high-risk newborn infants
🔍 Core Themes
of the Presentation
👶 Who Are
High-Risk Newborns?
·
Preterm infants and babies with very low birth weight
·
Newborns requiring intensive neonatal care
·
Infants with increased vulnerability to long-term medical and
developmental complications
🩺
Structured Medical Follow-Up
·
Ongoing outpatient monitoring of clinical progress after NICU
discharge
·
Early identification and management of:
o
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
o
Anemia and metabolic bone disease (rickets)
o
Feeding difficulties and poor growth
o
Central nervous system injuries
👁️👂 Sensory Health Surveillance
·
Regular screening for retinopathy of prematurity and hearing
impairment
·
Importance of timely referral to ophthalmology and audiology
specialists
·
Preventing avoidable long-term sensory disabilities
🧠
Neurodevelopmental Assessment
·
Continuous monitoring using validated tools such as:
o
DDST-II
o
Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)
o
Bayley Scales of Infant Development
·
Assessment of motor, cognitive, and behavioral development from
infancy to school age
🤸
Early Intervention & Educational Readiness
·
Early rehabilitation and developmental therapies when delays are
detected
·
Supporting children to enter mainstream education alongside
their peers
·
Focus on functional independence and quality of life
💉 Personalized
Preventive Care
·
Individualized immunization schedules adapted to gestational age
and health status
·
Ensuring protection while minimizing risk in vulnerable infants
🤝
Team-Based & Family-Centered Approach
·
Coordinated care involving pediatricians, neonatologists,
neurologists, ophthalmologists, and allied specialists
·
Active participation of parents and caregivers as partners in follow-up
care
·
Emphasis on communication and continuity for better long-term
outcomes
👩⚕️ Speaker Profile
Dr.
Tatyana Itova is a pediatrician and neonatologist with extensive
experience in neonatal intensive care and long-term developmental follow-up.
She is Head
of the Neonatology Department at University Hospital Medica Ruse
and a faculty member at the University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev,” Bulgaria. Her
work contributes to national initiatives focused on early
intervention, neonatal outcomes, and child health.
📅 Conference
Details
Event: International
Conference on Pediatrics, Neonatology and Child Health
Dates:
March 26–28, 2026
Format:
Hybrid Conference
Venue:
Singapore & Online
🌐 Website: https://pediatrics.miconferences.com/
📝 Abstract
Submission: https://pediatrics.miconferences.com/abstract-submission
🎟️
Registration: https://pediatrics.miconferences.com/register
📧 Email:
pediatrics@mathewsconference.com
📞 Phone: +1
(312) 462-4448
💬 WhatsApp: +1
(424) 377-0967
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