Pediatrix Neonatology of San Antonio

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About Our Practice

When your child is under our care, know that he or she is being treated by a knowledgeable team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) and hospital staff. Pediatrix Neonatology of San Antonio has been caring for newborns for more than 30 years. Through our hospital partners, we provide comprehensive clinical services to support the most critically-ill and premature newborns. Currently, our practice cares for more than 225 newborns each day in multiple neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Our neonatologists and NNPs are available on-site in the NICU. They are on call 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a- week. The NICU is a special nursery dedicated to taking care of sick newborns. Babies who require special care in the NICU have problems ranging from minor to serious. Some babies may stay only hours, while others may stay for months before they are ready to go home. Your baby’s physician will determine his or her length of stay depending on the care needed.

Our Neonatal Transport Teams serve as a first link to referring staff, facilities, and families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for inter-facility transports throughout South Texas.

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A Team Approach To Care

Our team consists of a variety of health care providers, each with unique skills and training.

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Well Newborn Services

Our Well Newborn Services Team sees newborns in the nursery within the first 24 hours of life. They will exam your new bundle of joy and, if needed, identify, diagnose and treat any problems arising in the newborn period and make referrals as required. Our Well Newborn Services Team focuses on parent education and keeping newborns safe. Following discharge from the hospital, your baby will be followed by a private pediatrician that you have designated.

Developmental Follow-up Services

Developmental pediatrics has been a subspecialty of pediatrics for more than 20 years. This field overlaps with many other areas of pediatrics including neurology, psychiatry, psychology, physical medicine and general pediatrics. The conditions frequently managed or evaluated are considered developmental disabilities, but the field also encompasses ways of preventing some of the impact these disabilities may have on the child and their family. The developmental clinic is staffed by developmental pediatricians, neonatologists, pediatric physician assistants, pediatric nurse practitioners and neonatal nurse practitioners that all have additional training to provide this specialized care.

Featured Services

Services Offered

Blood Transfusion in Newborn

Process in which blood is given to a baby. This is a common need in premature babies and full-term babies born with health problems. A blood transfusion is a way to provide extra red blood cells (RBCs) to the baby. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and it is vital that the baby has a certain amount.
PICC Line
Umbilical Catheter

A thin tube that is placed in the body in order to draw out blood to be used for testing or to allow fluids and medicines to be given. This device serves as a passage that allows doctors and nurses to perform these functions as needed. An umbilical catheter is inserted into the umbilical cord in one of two ways; either into a vein (called an umbilical venous catheter or UVC) or into an artery (called an umbilical arterial catheter or UAC).

Conditions Treated

Air Leak Syndrome
Apnea of Prematurity

A condition in which a baby temporarily stops breathing while sleeping or resting. Many newborns have short pauses in their breathing (less than 20 seconds), but a baby is said to have apnea if he or she stops breathing for at least 20 seconds, has a slowed heart rate (bradycardia) or has a bluish color to the skin with a shorter pause in breathing. Periods of apnea may be accompanied by bradycardia and these events are called "spells" or "alarms."
Babies Born with Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

The amount of sugar in our blood, called blood sugar or blood glucose, is the fuel that keeps all of our body systems working. If this level dips too low, it is called hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar can happen in any newborn, but some babies have a higher risk for it. Because a baby's body requires so much energy (sugar) after birth, low blood sugar usually occurs within the first few hours after birth. In general, the risk for low blood sugar in a healthy, full-term newborn declines shortly after birth. Yet, if blood sugar stays too low for too long without treatment, it can affect the brain. The effects can range from mild to severe, and may result in learning problems, vision problems and impaired development of motor skills and speech.
Brain Injury
Chronic Lung Disease

Also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), occurs if growth in parts of a baby's lungs are disrupted, altering the lung structure and function. CLD can lead to continued lung problems for some children. Because severe CLD can cause decreased oxygen to parts of the baby's body, it also can lead to problems with the baby's heart, and with hearing, motor skills, speech and learning.
Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a term used to describe a group of problems present at birth that affect the structure of the heart and/or the large vessels near the heart. There are many types of CHD. Some types may be detected before birth and, in some cases, may be treated before birth. Other types are not found until the baby is born, during childhood or in adulthood.
Congenital Malformations
Jaundice
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

A problem with a baby's eyes. The retina is a thin layer of tissue that covers the back portion of the eyeball. In babies born early, blood vessels still need to grow in the retina. In some babies, these vessels grow too fast and in a corkscrew shape. This process can cause bleeding and scarring. Scarring sometimes pulls the retina off the back of the eye. This can cause loss of sight or decreased vision.
Prematurity