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A neonatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of newborn babies, especially those who are premature, have medical complications, or are critically ill. Neonatologists work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and provide specialized care to help improve the health outcomes of newborns.
No. While neonatologists do commonly care for premature babies, they also care for full-term newborns with medical conditions or birth defects that require specialized medical attention. Neonatologists are trained to provide comprehensive care to critically ill newborns and ensure the best possible outcomes for all newborn patients.
There are different reasons your baby might need neonatal care, as it is on a case-to-case basis. Frequently, they are due to the following:
- Your baby is born prematurely.
- Your baby has a low birth weight.
- Your baby has an existing medical condition that needs immediate attention and treatment.
There are four levels of neonatal care:
- Level I: Well-newborn nursery
Level II: Special care nursery - Level III: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Level IV: Regional neonatal intensive care unit (Regional NICU)
For more information, read our article about the different levels of neonatal care and what each care means for your baby.
Newborn hearing screening ensures that deaf or hard-of-hearing babies are recognized as soon as possible. Early intervention can make a significant impact on their communication and language development.
A NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit, is a specialized medical unit within a hospital that provides intensive care for newborn babies who are premature, critically ill, or have medical conditions that require close monitoring and specialized treatment. NICUs are staffed by a team of healthcare professionals, including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists, who work together to provide the highest level of care to newborns in need.
Your baby will be cared for by a team of healthcare professionals in the NICU, including neonatologists, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists as needed. The NICU team will work closely with you to develop a personalized care plan for your baby and keep you informed about your baby's progress and treatment. They will also provide you with education and support to help you feel comfortable and confident in caring for your baby.
The severity of their illnesses determines the length of time that infants spend in the NICU. The average length of stay in a special care nursery for babies is 13.2 days. Infants delivered before 32 weeks of pregnancy, on the other hand, stayed for an average of 46.2 days.
Visitation policies vary depending on the hospital, but parents can visit and spend time with their babies while in the NICU. Other family members who want to pay a visit may be allowed but only during a specific timeframe.
Here are some things you can do to assist your newborn baby to adjust to life at home:
- Reduce the number of visitors to your home.
- Before touching your infant, have visitors wash their hands. Allowing people to smoke in your house or near your infant is not a good idea.
- Call your baby's caregiver if you have any queries regarding your infant or their care.
- Even if you think your baby is fine, take him to all of his well-baby checkups. Don't skip these checkups if your baby needs special attention due to a medical issue.
- Inquire with your baby's doctor about choosing a child care provider. Ask if she can recommend a caregiver with experience caring for babies with medical needs.
Before pregnancy, it’s ideal to ask whether your hospital offers NICU. Not all hospitals have full-service NICUs. Some hospitals don’t have sufficient staff for a NICU and babies shall be moved to a different hospital. Before pregnancy, it’s ideal to ask whether your hospital offers NICU.
It’s vital to have access to the highest-level neonatologists and neonatal experts. Millennium offers the most experienced in this field. Schedule an appointment with us to start working with dedicated neonatologists or call us at (888) 778-1873.
Yes! We’re always eyeing new members. Benefit from our partnership and start serving top-rated hospitals with Millennium. Schedule an appointment with us or call us at (855) 222-9637.
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