• Prematurity is the leading cause

    of death in children under the age of 5 years!

  • 1 million

    babies die every year because of prematurity!

  • 750 000 lives could be saved

    with simple inexpensive care!

  • Neonatal nurses are needed!

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About Us

Neonatal nurses care for sick and small babies in their first month of life – the most vulnerable time in their lives.

This requires highly specialised and skilled care to ensure these precious babies grow up with the best possible quality of life.

Our Vision/Mission

NNASA is committed to equipping neonatal nurses with knowledge, skills and exposure to latest research, practice and national and international programmes. We also believe strongly in recognising, highlighting and rewarding nurses who are an example to us all through their devotion to care, excellence and service.

Delaying cord clamping – beneficial for ill or preterm born babies

For babies who are born healthy, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends to delay cord clamping . It means that the umbilical cord is not clamped immediately after birth but after waiting one to three minutes. That way, the baby is still connected to the placenta and receives oxygen rich blood and essential nutrients. However, […]

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