The Department of Neonatology at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the Moms & Miracles Meetup (a gathering of premature babies and their families who delivered at KMC Hospital) on Saturday, 9th November 2024.
The High-Risk Clinic for developmental follow up was Inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarthil (Managing Director, KMC Hospital, Chengannur). The High risk Clinic provides parents and their newborns with genuine convenience by conducting a thorough, interdisciplinary examination during an office visit. Visits are coordinated with critical developmental milestones in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. When a newborn is discharged from the NICU, initial visits are routinely planned. Follow-up appointments are scheduled to coincide with significant milestones up to the age of 2 years after the first visit.
The book ‘Little Miracles’ (a follow-up guide for NICU babies) conceptualised and designed by the neonatal team was officially launched by Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent and Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon).
The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Arun Thomas (Consultant Neonatologist), Dr. Deena Thomas (Consultant Neonatologist), Dr. Rony Joseph (Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician), Dr. Anne Zachariah (Consultant Gynaecologist), Dr. Dona Mary Philip, Dr. Rekha D. (Consultant Gynaecologist), Shri Seby Poulose (Chief Operating Officer) and several other doctors from KMC Hospital.
Over 30 families participated in the ‘Reel the Moment’ competition with prizes distributed during the event. The gathering also featured heartfelt stories shared by mothers about their journeys through premature births.
The first prize was won by Mrs. Bincy C. B the second prize by Mrs. Anju Ajay and the third prize by Mrs. Anjali Nair.
