Neonatal Intensive Care

Our 1,350 affiliated neonatal specialists embrace collaboration and technology to provide family-centered care and support and expanded access to high-acuity services.

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Our specialists are trained to manage complex and high-risk situations, including extreme prematurity, serious illness and congenital abnormalities. Backed by a nationwide network and sophisticated virtual capabilities, our team is equipped to care for the most difficult cases.

More Than 45 Years of Neonatal Experience

A leader in neonatal care with 360 NICUs in 32 states

Robust virtual care integrations that help expand access and keep babies and families closer to home and support

A leader in quality and research, driving improvement across the field

A Hybrid Approach to Expanding Access

As a national leader in neonatology, Pediatrix offers a unique hybrid model for NICU care. Our on-site neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners and advanced practice providers deliver hands-on care as well as virtual consultations and monitoring, expanding access without compromising quality. We also offer access to our highly specialized neurology and infectious disease services, as well as screening and monitoring for retinopathy of prematurity (RoP), through telemedicine.

TeleNICU

Neonatal intensive care support (training and/or remote assistance), outreach/transfer and post-discharge

TeleNeurology

Access to highly specialized pediatric neurological care for babies and children in the NICU and other inpatient settings

TeleROP

Remote image interpretation by pediatric ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal surgeons to detect retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

TeleID

Remote access to evaluate and treat infectious diseases in children of all ages

"Being part of Pediatrix means being part of a talented group of physicians and nurse practitioners who really do strive to provide the best quality care possible for babies. Supported by the Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety, clinicians across the country collaborate with each other sharing guidelines, research and experience with the common goal of taking great care of our babies. Our community working together is one of the reasons I love being part of Pediatrix."
Dr. Barbara Carr Neonatologist in Kansas City

Neonatology Spotlight

Neonatology Conditions

Through our partnerships with local hospitals, we collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric medical specialists, nursing, respiratory therapy and other rapid-response personnel, to ensure your sick or critically ill newborn baby receives the precise care they need, exactly when they need it.

Conditions we treat include:

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)
Prematurity
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.

Neonatal Intensive Care

More Than 45 Years of Neonatal Experience

A Hybrid Approach to Expanding Access

TeleNICU

TeleNeurology

TeleROP

TeleID

Neonatology Spotlight

Neonatology Conditions

Air Leak Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity

Babies Born with Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Brain Injury

Chronic Lung Disease

Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Malformations

Jaundice

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)

Prematurity

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

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