NICU, Neonatal Care

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If your baby is born before his or her "due date" or just needs special attention, Baptist Medical Center has the staff and facilities to provide care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU is staffed by experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing round-the-clock attention to our tiniest and most precious patients. In addition, the NICU is a secured area.

Board-certified neonatalogists are available 24 hours a day. Additionally, all our NICU nurses are specially certified to provide advanced resusitation measures, and the NICU staff includes a dedicated respiratory therapist.
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Family focused care and developmentally supportive nursing care are practiced in the NICU, and parents are encouraged to touch, hold, feed and care for their babies as much as possible. Twins and triplets are co-bedded (kept in the same crib).

Case Management
The Case Management team, comprised of a Case Manager (RN) and a Social Worker, can assist with various issues during your baby's hospitalization. These include helping with arrangements for housing at the Ronald McDonald House, transfer to another facility, and providing information regarding resources (WIC, Medicaid, etc.) Case Management can also assist with discharge planning by arranging for medical equipment such as home oxygen or home apnea monitor, as well as arranging home health.

Family Participation Unit
When an infant no longer requires an intensive care setting but extended care with a specially skilled RN is still required, the baby may be moved the the Family Participation Unit (FPU). This area focuses on family involvement and provides extended visiting hours in a more relaxed environment. Parents may choose to spend the night with their infant in this unit in preparation for caring for their baby after discharge. Familes especially enjoy the private time they are allowed when they stay in the Family Participation Unit.

Additional Resources:
March of Dimes - Mississippi Chapter
www.marchofdimes.org

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