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The National Perinatal Association (NPA) is an interdisciplinary organization that strives to be a leading voice for perinatal care in the United States. Our diverse membership is comprised of healthcare providers, parents & caregivers, educators, and service providers, all driven by their desire to give voice to and support babies and families at risk across the country. Members of the NPA write a regular peer-reviewed column in Neonatology Today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on a fourth-year medical student's journey toward becoming a neonatologist, detailing experiences in pediatric residency programs and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Topics include the challenges of neonatal sepsis diagnosis, the importance of interprofessional collaboration in NICU care, and insights from a retired neonatologist on essential qualities, career considerations, and managing critical care scenarios to prevent burnout.

An interview with Benjamin Hopkins, a fourth-year medical student aspiring to become a neonatologist at Western University of Health Sciences, is presented. He discusses his experience with a newborn fever case, emphasizing the diagnostic approach, the significance of clinical presentation in treatment decisions, and insights from an interview with Joseph Hageman on essential qualities and challenges in neonatology.

The article focuses on the delivery of the R21 malaria vaccine to the Central African Republic, marking a significant advancement in efforts to enhance child survival through expanded vaccination programs. Supported by Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO, this initiative aims to scale up malaria prevention in Africa by providing sufficient vaccine supply, including the RTS,S vaccine, to reduce childhood mortality and combat the disease's devastating impact in endemic regions.

The article focuses on a quality improvement project that successfully enhanced adherence to AAP safe sleep recommendations across multiple inpatient units in a children's hospital, aiming to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths by implementing educational initiatives.

The article offers information on the update to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidance on HIV transmission through breastfeeding. Topics include the low risk of transmission when the lactating parent with HIV is on antiretroviral treatment and has an undetectable viral load, the U.S. nearing goals to eliminate perinatal HIV transmission, and the AAP's updated recommendations to support this goal and promote health equity.