Free webinar | World Prematurity Day week

Preterm Infant Care

Uniting families and healthcare workers in nurturing premature babies.

Hosted by renowned parenting expert Meg Faure, with expert panelists

Wednesday, 18 November 2026
20:00 (SAST) | 18:00 (GMT)
Zoom webinar

Headline sponsor: Sanofi.

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Whether your baby is already here, still on the way, or you care for tiny babies in NICU, premature birth brings a lot of questions.

What will the NICU be like? How can I help my baby grow? What if feeding does not go to plan?

Join us for this free webinar, hosted by renowned parenting expert Meg Faure, with expert panelists, in the week of World Prematurity Day. Discover what to expect, how to respond, and where to find advice and support if the need arises.

This session is designed to give you insight into premature baby development and the knowledge and confidence to navigate any uncertainties.

What you'll learn

Sensory care in the NICU: Preterm babies have unique sensory needs. Learn how to support the foundations of sensory development in preemies, while life-saving care is delivered in the NICU, with Prof Welma Lubbe.
The role of a preemie parent: How you can nurture your baby, and how to continue sensory care at home.
The NICU feeding journey: A premature baby's feeding journey is typically more challenging than a full-term baby's. Learn the essentials to manage and overcome feeding challenges, with Kath Megaw.
Live panel Q&A: Put your questions to the experts.

Why attend?

Gain confidence in caring for a premature baby.
Understand how sensory and feeding support can make a difference to long-term development.
Learn from leading experts in neonatal nursing, sensory care and paediatric nutrition.
Connect with other parents and families on the same journey.

You are not alone. Let Meg Faure and our expert panel guide you through the early days with confidence.

Meet your host

Meg Faure

Occupational Therapist & Founder of Parent Sense

With over 25 years of experience working with thousands of babies, Meg Faure is an infant-care expert dedicated to supporting parents on their unique journey. As the founder of the Parent Sense app, her mission is to filter out the online noise and take the guesswork out of parenting, providing practical guidance to help you feel confident, capable and calm.

Meet your expert panel

Prof Welma Lubbe

Welma Lubbe is a Professor in Nursing and Midwifery and Director of the NuMIQ Research Entity at North-West University. Her work focuses on neuroscience and enhancing multidisciplinary care for preterm babies. She is the author of Prematurity: Adjusting Your Dream and founder of Little Steps, an online resource supporting professionals and parents in premature baby care.

Kath Megaw

Kath Megaw is a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian and a consultant to Nutripaeds and the Parent Sense app. She holds 4 medical degrees, including a qualification in paediatric nutrition from the Johns Hopkins University in the US, and is a well-known author and co-author of the best-selling Weaning Sense book. Kath is passionate about helping parents to instil healthy eating habits in their little ones that will last for a lifetime.

Thank you to our headline sponsor

Sanofi

A big thank you to Sanofi, our headline sponsor, for supporting Preterm Infant Care. Every baby's journey begins differently, and some babies arrive a little earlier than expected. Sanofi's message this World Prematurity Day, "Small babies, big potential," is what this webinar is all about: giving premature babies and the families who care for them the knowledge and support to protect their future. Speak to your healthcare professional about how to protect your little one against preventable infections, including whooping cough and RSV.

This content is intended for educational purposes and does not replace advice from a Health Care Professional.