Learn what a NICU visit will be like for your little one, what you can do to help, and how to find support for yourself.

Newborn babies who need intensive medical care are often put in a special area of the hospital called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The NICU has advanced technology and trained healthcare …

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, can feel overwhelming—but it’s also a place of healing, progress, and hope. This guide is here to help you understand what’s happening, how to bond with …

Our mission as staff of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is to offer excellence in care for babies and their families in a supportive and compassionate environment. …

If your baby is in the NICU, get familiar with the NICU levels, staff and equipment, plus what to know about visiting your NICU baby.

Babies go to the NICU for things like prematurity, low birth weight, and infections. Here's how navigate the NICU if your baby spends time there.

The NICU is a special unit in the hospital for babies born preterm, very early, or who have some other serious medical condition. Most babies born very early will need special care after birth, sometimes …

Discover common health conditions treated in the NICU, including breathing issues, infections, and heart defects, and learn about treatments for preterm babies.

What is the NICU? The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is a special area in hospitals where premature newborns, newborns with health challenges, or who have experienced a difficult birth …

Learn about the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and its role in caring for babies. Explore how you can support and bond with your baby while in the NICU.