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Southern California Association of Neonatal Nurses

We provide nurses who work with high-risk neonates an organization to meet their professional needs.

The Southern California Association of Neonatal Nurses (SCANN), a chapter of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), began in 1989 to provide nurses who work with high-risk neonates an organization to meet their professional needs. SCANN received its charter at the NANN National meeting in New York City in 1991.

01/16/2026

Fascinating Finds Friday! 💡

A recent pilot study looked at how premature or medically fragile infants respond when fathers read aloud to them in the NICU. Researchers measured infants’ heart rate, oxygen levels, and brain oxygenation before, during, and after fathers read to their babies. 📚

Babies showed a clinically meaningful increase in cerebral oxygenation when fathers spoke to them as well as stable heart rates while being read to by their dads.

What this means: Dad’s Voice Matters 👶💙 so encouraging fathers to talk or read aloud early and often can support bonding and may positively influence early brain development and stability in NICU infants. Nurses can help by modeling and promoting dad-infant vocal interaction and providing books at the bedside.

Read article at: https://journals.lww.com/advancesinneonatalcare/fulltext/2025/12000/the_response_of_the_infant_to_the_father_s_voice.9.aspx

01/14/2026

Birth defects are the leading cause of infant-related health challenges.

Defects can affect different parts of a baby’s body, including:

💙 Heart conditions
🧠 Brain or spine differences
👶 Cleft lip or palate
🦴 Limb differences (arms, legs, fingers, toes)
👂 Hearing or vision differences
🫶 Digestive system conditions
🧬 Genetic conditions like Down syndrome

Many birth defects are treatable, and early care and support make a big difference.

Let’s celebrate strength, advocate for families, and spread awareness and compassion — today and every day 🌈👶

01/10/2026

Fascinating Finds Friday!

New NICU research highlights the power of confidence with breastfeeding 🤱

A 2025 study found that higher breastfeeding self-efficacy (a mother’s confidence in her ability to breastfeed) was strongly linked to greater breastfeeding success in the NICU—both at the first feed and 24 hours later 💪

Interestingly, maternal anxiety levels (state or trait) were not significantly associated with breastfeeding success.

✨ Takeaway: Supporting and empowering NICU mothers—through education, reassurance, and hands-on guidance—can make a meaningful difference in early breastfeeding success.

Read article at:
https://journals.lww.com/advancesinneonatalcare/abstract/2025/10000/determination_of_the_relationship_between.9.aspx?context=featuredarticles&collectionid=3

01/05/2026

Have you ever been interested in what SCANN can offer? Join us for a free meeting to start off 2026! (Free CEUs for everyone this month only) 😉📝

Our first SCANN meeting of the year will be at Cocina Del Charro Escondido on January 12, 2026, sponsored by Dr. Brown’s Medical 💡

🔗 Register now at https://form.jotform.com/SCANN_Secretary/2026-january-ed-meeting

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from us to you! 🌟🎆🪩

12/27/2025

Kick off the new year with our first SCANN meeting of the year at Escondido on January 12, 2026, sponsored by Dr. Brown’s Medical 💡📝

🔗 Register at https://form.jotform.com/SCANN_Secretary/2026-january-ed-meeting

12/25/2025

Wherever you are in your journey, may this season bring moments of laughter, love, and light. Happy Holidays from our NICU family to yours!✨🎄🎁

12/19/2025

Fascinating Finds Friday!

A powerful reminder that a parent’s voice is medicine 🧠💬

A new Stanford-led study found that premature babies who regularly heard recordings of their own mother’s voice showed more mature development in key language regions of the brain compared to babies who didn’t hear the recordings 🎧💡

Even in the NICU, simple, loving interventions can make a lifelong difference 📚💗

Read article at
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1673471

12/15/2025

🕎 Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
Honoring resilience, miracles, and light 🕯️
May your nights be bright and your hearts even brighter ✨

12/10/2025

Happy Human Rights Day! Celebrating kindness, equality, and the joy every child brings into our world. Together, we create a world where every child can thrive 🌈💕

12/03/2025

in spirit of the holidays!

11/27/2025

Feeling extra grateful today. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🍁🍴💕

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