Dr Max Berry: the huge job of looking after tiny babies

10:30 am on 18 November 2023

Dr Max Berry Photo: Mava Enoka

Dr Max Berry has dedicated her career to understanding and caring for babies born too soon.

As a consultant neonatologist she's on the floor of Wellington's neonatal intensive care unit supporting premature babies and their parents through the often rocky first weeks and months.

As a researcher her focus is ensuring better long-term outcomes, by understanding how prematurity impacts adult blood pressure regulation, diabetes risk and brain health. 

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