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                    Neonatal intensive care unit

                    The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) serves babies who need specialized care in their first hours to weeks of life.

                    Our NICU teams provide around-the-clock care for sick or premature newborns. Your baby may need our care if they have:

                    • a breathing problem
                    • a heart defect or condition
                    • feeding issues
                    • an infection
                    • jaundice
                    • other medical conditions

                    Visiting

                    Families are an important part of a baby’s care. Parents are welcome to stay at their baby’s bedside 24 hours a day.

                    We encourage parents to invite their loved ones to visit their baby in the NICU. Visitors must be accompanied by the baby’s parents unless arrangements are made with the unit.

                    To keep your baby safe, we ask that you and your visitors:

                    • clean your hands every time you enter the NICU
                    • do not visit the NICU if you are feeling sick
                    • ensure any children visiting the NICU are up-to-date on their routine vaccines

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                    Breastmilk for NICU babies Donor human milk Skin-to-skin care

                    Feature story

                    Innovative chair transforms neonatal care for dads at Grey Nuns Community Hospital

                    A new chair at the Grey Nuns NICU enables dads to maintain skin-to-skin contact with newborns during transfers, fostering early bonding and improved care.

                    Innovation Child and youth health Women's health
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                    October 03, 2024

                    Innovative chair transforms neonatal care for dads at Grey Nuns Community Hospital New chair at Grey Nuns hospital enables skin-to-skin contact between Brad Brady and his son during NICU transfer

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                    Grey Nuns Community Hospital
                    1100 Youville Drive West
                    Edmonton AB  T6L 5X8

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                    780.735.7033

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                    780.735.7472

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