"Newborn Care in the Digital Age": An awareness seminar at the Faculty of Nursing, Beni Suef University, reviews the role of artificial intelligence in maternal and child health.

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Under the patronage of Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni Suef University, the Faculty of Nursing organized an awareness seminar entitled "Newborn Care in the Digital Age." The seminar aimed to enhance mothers' awareness of using artificial intelligence in newborn care. It was held under the supervision of Dr. Abu El-Hassan Abdel-Mawgoud, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Hanan El-Zablawy Hassan, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Sherine Metwally, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Amani Arafat, Head of the Department of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing. The seminar was coordinated by Dr. Noha Abdel-Fattah and Dr. Ola Adel, and was attended by a number of faculty members and students.

The university president explained that models and brochures illustrating various applications of artificial intelligence for mothers were presented in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the university hospital. Students developed several models aimed at improving newborn care, including a smart incubator equipped with sensors to continuously monitor the baby's temperature, oxygen saturation, pulse, and humidity. In case of any dangerous change, the incubator issues an immediate alert displayed on its associated app.

Dr. Tariq Ali added that the second model, the Jaundice Scanner, is a non-invasive device that measures the bilirubin level in the skin of a newborn baby without drawing blood. It uses a special light that analyzes the amount of jaundice, allowing for a quick reading of the jaundice status using a device such as the Draeger Jaundice Meter.

Also introduced was a vaccination reminder program that records the child's date of birth and schedules vaccinations according to the phone's calendar, ensuring notifications are sent the day before the appointment. The university president explained that the fifth model offers a device and application for monitoring newborns' breathing. This device consists of socks or a bracelet placed on the baby's foot, which connects to the device via Bluetooth, allowing for the display of heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen saturation through an application such as Owlet.

Dr. Tariq Ali emphasized that this event reflects the university's commitment to promoting the use of modern technology in healthcare, particularly in maternal and child care. He highlighted the importance of supporting mothers to improve the quality of care for their newborns, which significantly contributes to making informed decisions about their children's health.

He also expressed his appreciation for the significant efforts of the faculty and staff at the College of Nursing, praising the performance of the students participating in the event. He noted that such activities reflect the students' professionalism and dedication to learning everything new and useful in the world of healthcare, emphasizing the role of education and training in enabling them to use modern technologies effectively in the future. This event is not merely an educational activity, but an opportunity to encourage innovation and enhance students' practical skills, which fulfills the university's vision of preparing a generation capable of meeting the challenges of our time.

For her part, Dr. Hanan Al-Zablawi expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to organizing the symposium, praising the efforts of the students and faculty members in promoting knowledge and innovation in maternal and child care. She emphasized that this event motivates mothers and informs them about the importance of using modern technology in newborn care, noting that continuous education and the adoption of modern technologies are the two main ways to ensure the health and safety of children. She also expressed her hope that this symposium would be the beginning of a series of future activities that contribute to raising health and technological awareness among mothers, ultimately benefiting the entire community.