People You May See in the NICU
The NICU is only for the care of very young infants. Many of the people who help care for your baby in this unit are described below.
The NICU is only for the care of very young infants. Many of the people who help care for your baby in this unit are described below.
NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. Your baby is getting special care. Below are words that you will hear used in the NICU.
Here is detailed information about the different equipment you may find in the NICU.
A team of health care providers will care for your baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Here is a guide for what to expect.
Breastmilk is best for your baby. Here is information on nursing your baby in the NICU and guidelines for pumping and storing milk.
Transient tachypnea (TTN) occurs when too much fluid is left in the lungs after birth. This makes it hard for the baby to take in air. Learn how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
A hernia occurs when a section of bowel pushes out through a weakness in the muscle. The hernia looks like a bulge under the skin. In baby boys, a bulge in the scrotum is the most common type of hernia and is the result of a persistent canal between the scrotum and abdomen that normally closes when a fetus is developing. A hernia can move back into the abdomen through the passage. So you may not see the bulge all the time. You may see it most when your baby is straining (such as during crying, feeding, or a bowel movement).
When you have a baby, dirty diapers are a part of daily life. But changing diapers is more than just a chore. It's also a way to keep track of your baby's health. This sheet will help you know what's normal and what's not.
An ingrown nail is the result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. This often occurs at either edge of the big toe. Ingrown nails may be caused by improper trimming, inherited nail deformities, injuries, fungal infections, or pressure.
A black-and-blue nail (also called a black nail) is usually caused by sudden or repetitive injury to a toe. If your toe is black and blue but not injured, see your healthcare provider immediately.