Newborn Care

Specialized Care for Newborns

New parents want the best care for the youngest member of their family. At University Health, we have doctors, nurses and specialists ready to meet every need you and your new baby may have.

The Women's & Children's Hospital is a certified Baby-Friendly facility. This designation recognizes our commitment to the mothers and newborns we care for.

What to Expect After Childbirth

After labor and delivery, you will be able to “room in” with your baby in a private postpartum room to begin strengthening the parent-baby bond.

We encourage you to breastfeed your baby. Our nurses will help you get started and guide you toward success in the coming days.

Newborn Care Basics

Before you leave the hospital, our doctors and nurses will make sure you feel confident providing basic newborn care. You’ll feel comfortable with:

• Holding your baby and supporting your baby's neck
• Changing diapers
• Giving a bath
• Dressing and swaddling
• Feeding and burping
• Cleaning the umbilical cord and circumcision
• Clearing your baby’s nose with a bulb syringe
• Taking your baby’s temperature
• Soothing your baby
• Helping your baby sleep safely

Newborn Care Team

• Pediatricians
• Pediatric nurses
• Postpartum nurses
• Lactation consultants

Advanced Newborn Care in Our Level IV NICU

Premature babies and babies with serious health problems are in good hands in University Health’s Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Our highly trained NICU-dedicated neonatal physicians, nurses and specialists care for up to 800 babies every year.