The 3rd National Cradle Conference (NCC 2025) was recently held in New Delhi, India, on November 1st and 2nd, 2025. The two-day conference was organized by Apollo Cradle and Apollo Fertility, and it brought together the country’s most renowned experts in maternal, women, and child health, as well as reproductive medicine. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, and was attended by other senior members of the hospital group.

The theme of the conference was “Uniting Expertise in Pre-Conception, Maternity & Child Care in India,” and it served as a premier forum for advancing clinical excellence, research, and collaboration. Over the two days, the conference highlighted the latest scientific and technological advances in various specialties, including neonatology, pediatrics, obstetrics, fetal medicine, and allied specialties. The expert-led sessions provided practical insights into updated guidelines and treatment protocols, helping clinicians stay informed and up-to-date.

The conference also emphasized the importance of integrating next-generation innovations, such as robot-assisted procedures, AI-enabled diagnostics, and advancements in reproductive, genomic, and neonatal medicine, into clinical practices. Dr. Sangita Reddy noted that Apollo’s collaborative ethos is guided by the objective of continuously elevating the standards of patient care across the entire continuum, from reproduction and pre-conception to delivery and child care.

The NCC 2025 conference was not just an academic event, but an evolutionary episode in medical science, involving knowledge sharing on topics such as rising infertility issues, reducing infant mortality, improving neonatal outcomes, and inducing preventive healthcare behaviors. The conference reflects Apollo’s continued commitment to elevating clinical standards through collective learning and shared expertise, and reinforces Apollo Cradle and Fertility’s mission to deliver holistic, patient-centered care from conception to childhood and overall wellbeing of women.

The conference was attended by distinguished experts, including Dr. Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director, Apollo Hospitals, and Dr. Anita Kaul, Fetal Medicine Expert, Apollo Cradle, among others. The event served as a pivotal forum for redefining and refining best practices in women’s and child health, and provided a platform for clinicians to stay informed, up-skilled, and adaptive. Overall, the 3rd National Cradle Conference was a significant event that highlighted the latest advances and innovations in maternal, women, and child health, and reinforced Apollo’s commitment to delivering world-class patient care.