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Family-centered neonatal care

Family-centered neonatal care is an approach that includes parents in communication, decisions, and appropriate hands-on care of their newborn.

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When baby is taken to NICU after birth

When baby is taken to NICU after birth

Why a baby may be taken to the NICU after birth A newborn may be moved to the NICU for many reasons, and the decision is usually based on immediate clinical needs rather than a single diagnosis. Common reasons include prematurity, low birth weight, breathing difficulty, low blood glucose, suspected infection, or concerns about how […]