Newborn Intensive Care Nursery

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital cares for more newborns than does nearly any other hospital in the area. Babies born prematurely or with serious medical problems are cared for around the clock by neonatologists, neonatal nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal respiratory therapists and pharmacists. Specialty services, including developmental assessment, genetic testing, physical therapy and ultrasound, are available through the unit.

High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Program

This program provides ongoing evaluation of babies born prematurely or with serious medical problems. Specific services include developmental, hearing, medical and motor evaluations; social work services; and speech and language assessments.

Infant Apnea Center

The Infant Apnea Center provides medical and psychosocial services to infants who are at risk of suffering from the sleep disorder. When home monitoring is necessary, the Center provides parents or caregivers with monitor and CPR training, cardiorespiratory monitors, medications and oxygen therapy.

Neonatal Transport Team

Saint Peter's Neonatal Transport Team transfers high-risk newborns from area hospitals to Saint Peter's NICU. The team consists of a neonatologist, a neonatal nurse and a neonatal respiratory therapist. Our transport isolettes are self-contained intensive care units on wheels, each equipped with a respirator; equipment to monitor blood pressure, heart function, respiration and oxygen; suction devices; and pumps to administer intravenous fluids and medications.

Saint Peter's also provides parenting programs for men and women, providing comprehensive health care services to families.