Specialized Care for Our Smallest Patients
The Neonatology unit at Margaret Lawrence University Teaching Hospital provides critical and compassionate care for newborns, particularly those born prematurely or with complex medical conditions. We firmly believe that every baby deserves the strongest possible start in life. Our highly trained neonatal team, including neonatologists, specialized nurses, and respiratory therapists, delivers expert, around-the-clock care in our advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Our state-of-the-art NICU is designed to provide a healing environment for critically ill newborns. It is equipped with advanced medical technology to support every aspect of neonatal health, including:
- Advanced Respiratory Support: Including conventional ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, and non-invasive breathing support for infants with respiratory distress.
- Continuous Monitoring: State-of-the-art monitoring systems to continuously track vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical health indicators.
- Thermoregulation: Specialized incubators and warmers to maintain a stable body temperature for premature and low-birth-weight infants.
- Nutritional Support: Expert management of intravenous (IV) nutrition and specialized feeding plans to promote healthy growth and development.
Conditions We Treat
Our team is experienced in managing a wide range of neonatal conditions, such as:
- Prematurity and low birth weight
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
- Sepsis and other infections
- Congenital anomalies
- Jaundice requiring intensive phototherapy
A Family-Centered Philosophy
We understand that having a baby in the NICU can be an overwhelming experience for families. Our approach to care is deeply family-centered. We work closely with parents, providing regular updates, clear explanations, and emotional support. We encourage family involvement in care and decision-making, and we facilitate bonding through practices like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) whenever medically possible. Your family is a vital part of your baby's care team.
