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COINN is the only international organization for neonatal nurses, established in 2005. Our specialty is relatively rare but important to newborns.

COINN is dynamic ever changing to meet the needs of neonatal nurses, neonates and their families. COINN officially incorporated in 2005 to act as the voice for international neonatal nursing and care. It is not an individual membership driven organization but rather a group that assists in working on global heath policy, advocacy, building capacity, and developing regional networks throughout the world, for nurses who specialize in the care of newborn infants and their families. Some of the nursing associations have become members of COINN thus giving their members access to COINN for education, practice, or research. This page is about sharing stories about neonatal nursing care, education, and research and building community.

11/05/2026

📚 New Publication: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing – 4th Edition!

We’re delighted to celebrate the publication of the latest edition of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, with COINN Board Member Julia Petty as lead editor, alongside Lisa Kaiser and Glenys Boxwell.

This updated, evidence-based textbook brings together contributions from a multidisciplinary team, including COINN’s Tracey Jones, who co-authored a chapter on Thermal Care of the Neonate alongside Cassie Swire.

A fantastic contribution to neonatal nursing education and practice!

Congratulations to Julia, Tracey and everyone involved! 👏

Special Offer! Purchase your copy for just £35 using discount code 26AFLY3 or 26EFLY3 at checkout.

Offer valid until 31 December 2026.

Find out more and order your copy through the Routledge website: https://www.routledge.com/Neonatal-Intensive-Care-Nursing/Petty-Kaiser-Boxwell/p/book/9781032969350

10/23/2026

COINN Position Statement: Extreme Heat and Newborn Health 🌍

COINN is pleased to share its latest position statement addressing the growing threat of extreme heat to mothers, newborns and the healthcare professionals who care for them.

Patrick Too recently represented COINN during a webinar hosted by WHO and HIGH Horizons, where he introduced the statement and contributed to discussions on the impact of extreme heat on maternal, newborn and child health.

Climate-resilient neonatal care is safe neonatal care.

🎥 Watch the webinar, with Patrick’s announcement at approximately 1:38:00:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFvwqSwwQF4&t=5880s

10/20/2026

Call to Action: We Must Act Now to Save Newborn Lives.

COINN is calling for immediate action across three essential pillars: education, workforce, and policy. These efforts must move forward together, nationally and internationally, to improve neonatal survival and health outcomes globally.

We encourage you to read and share our Call to Action.

The time to act is now.

09/28/2026

Protecting Maternal, Newborn and Child Health from Extreme Heat 🌍

As global temperatures rise, extreme heat is becoming an increasingly urgent issue for maternal, newborn and child health, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Join WHO and HIGH Horizons for an upcoming webinar exploring the latest evidence on heat exposure and MNCH, priority indicators for measuring its impact, and approaches being taken to protect women, newborns and children from heat stress.

COINN’s Patrick Too will be joining the webinar, representing COINN and bringing the neonatal nursing perspective to this important global conversation.

📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
⏰ 13:00 to 15:00 CEST
💻 Online webinar

Register here: https://bit.ly/MNCH-Heat

09/24/2026

IPA President-Elect Dr Carlos Alonso at the UN General Assembly High-Level Week Side Event, focused on strengthening interprofessional collaboration to advance maternal, newborn, and child survival, as well as universal health coverage.

FIGO ICN - International Council of Nurses International Confederation of Midwives Council of International Neonatal Nurses

09/22/2026

Continuing the conversation at UNGA81 🌍

More moments from COINN’s time in New York, bringing the voice of neonatal nursing to important conversations around maternal, newborn and child health.

Through panel discussions and conversations with global health leaders, COINN continues to champion the importance of collaboration across professions, countries and organizations to strengthen care and improve outcomes for newborns and their families.

It was also a pleasure to connect with H.E. Monica Geingos, former First Lady of Namibia and incoming Board Chair of PMNCH, as leaders from across global health came together during .

A valuable few days of connection, collaboration and shared commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.

09/21/2026

COINN at UNGA81 in New York 🌍

COINN is in New York for , joining global health leaders and partners to strengthen collaboration and keep maternal, newborn and child health at the heart of the global health agenda.

Today, COINN is taking part in discussions around the newly launched Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) initiative, bringing together ICM, FIGO, IPA, ICN and COINN to explore how stronger collaboration across the health professions can strengthen care teams and accelerate progress for mothers, newborns and children.

It has also been a valuable opportunity to connect with leaders and representatives from across global health, including PMNCH Executive Director Rajat Khosla, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and PMNCH Board Chair, the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, and a Ministry of Health representative from Somalia.

Bringing different professions, organizations and countries together around a shared purpose is central to creating stronger health systems and better outcomes for newborns and their families.

09/21/2026

What becomes possible when midwives, obstetricians and gynaecologists, paediatricians, nurses and neonatal nurses work together to strengthen care teams and accelerate progress on maternal, newborn and child health?

If you are attending in New York, join us for a conversation on the power of interprofessional collaboration to advance maternal, newborn and child survival and universal health coverage.

The newly launched Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) initiative brings together five global professional associations: ICM, FIGO, IPA, ICN and COINN, representing more than 30 million health professionals across 150+ countries.

On 21 September, leaders from health professions, governments, donors and multilateral organisations will explore what stronger collaboration can achieve and identify opportunities for action beyond New York.

Date: 21 September 2026
Location: The London NYC
Time: 14:30–17:00 EDT

Please note that space is limited and attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

09/16/2026

New Global Standards & Guidance for Donor Human Milk Banking 🌍

Breast milk is critical for protecting the health and survival of preterm and vulnerable newborns. When preterm and vulnerable newborns cannot access all the breast milk they need, donor human milk plays a role in ensuring that they can still be exclusively fed human milk.

Join the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and countries working to increasing access to donor human milk banking as part of their national newborn care strategies, as we launch two new documents that will inform the next chapter of donor human milk banking:

The WHO Standards for Donor Human Milk Banking, establishing the first global standards for the safety, quality and ethical practice of donor human milk banking
The Implementation Guidance on Donor Human Milk Banking: Organizational characteristics and regulatory classification, jointly published by UNICEF and WHO

Attendees will hear directly from country representatives about how their countries are integrating donor human milk banking into broader newborn care and breastfeeding protection strategies.

This webinar is for the newborn and neonatal community, the global milk banking community, breastfeeding and nutrition advocates, and funders.

🗓 22 September 2026 | Free webinar

Save your seat now!

http://www.globalbreastfeedingcollective.org/protecting-newborns-supporting-breastfeeding

09/14/2026

Two weeks on, we’re looking back at COINN Darwin 2026 🌏

Neonatal professionals from 23 countries came together for four days of learning, collaboration and connection, alongside some important moments for the future of COINN.

From our new visual identity and leadership announcements to celebrating Professor Karen Walker and looking ahead to Japan 2029.

Read the full conference recap here:
https://www.coinnurses.org/post/23-countries-one-shared-purpose-highlights-from-coinn-darwin-2026

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