As a parent, you quickly learn that you must always be prepared for the unexpected. No one anticipates their newborn will require the services of a neonatal intensive care unit when making preparations for the birth of their bundle of joy (NICU). A baby that is born prematurely or who experiences problems after birth, however, requires intensive care. Here are some of the benefits of delivering in a facility with a neonatal intensive care unit.

Advantages of giving birth in a facility with a neonatal intensive care unit

Advantage #1: Having Expert Workers Available

2. 24/7 care

"Babies receive around-the-clock care from our expert nurses in the NICU." A baby's stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a stressful time for parents. There is always a doctor or nurse on staff who can help with your newborn's needs since the hospital has neonatal specialists on call around the clock. Parents and other caretakers can get much-needed rest and relaxation thanks to round-the-clock assistance. In the event of an emergency, the NICU staff at Inspira can rush to your side to help deliver and care for your newborn.

Thirdly, quick access to complementary services Ancillary care refers to a variety of medical procedures and treatments that supplement what is provided by a patient's main care physician. These resources are readily available to your infant in the NICU. Look at following the examples:

• Modalities of Ventilation and Breathing
• Rehabilitation through occupation
• Rehabilitative Exercises
• Rehabilitation with the use of Speech
• Radiology
• Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram
• Medical testing
• Support for eating needs
• Those in the social service field
• Pharmacy
• Encouragement of breastfeeding
• Aid in the Spirit

The mother and child may have to leave the hospital if the facility does not have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for the newborn's care. If your infant requires immediate NICU care, however, you and your baby won't have to be separated if the hospital you choose has a top-notch NICU. The mother and child have some quality time together, which promotes breastfeeding.