Premature and sick babies (Neonatal)

Premature and sick babies (neonatal)

Our neonatal team is committed to providing exceptional care for our premature and sick babies. Our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are dedicated to ensuring our tiniest patients receive the best possible support and treatment. We are proud to be a Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accredited unit, demonstrating our commitment to supporting breastfeeding and chestfeeding for all babies. For more information about premature and ill babies, please visit the NHS website:https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/

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Neonatal information leaflets

Resources

Find information and support for families with premature or sick newborns.

Bliss patient information leaflets:
- Bliss is the UK charity working to provide the best possible care and support for all premature and sick babies and their families. They support parents, work directly with doctors and nurses and campaign to ensure the needs of babies and their families are always heard.
Tamba (Twins & Multiple Births Association) patient information leaflets:
- Multiple Births - A Parents' Guide to Neonatal Care
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health patient information leaflets:
- Your baby's care - Measuring standards and improving neonatal care
Public Health England patient information leaflets:
- Screening tests for you and your baby
UNICEF patient information leaflets:
- You and your baby
- Caring for your baby at night - A Guide for Parents
Neonatal Data Analysis Unit:
- Why your baby's data are important
Department of Health and Social Care:
- A quick guide to childhood immunisations for the parents of premature babies born on or after 1 January 2020
British Association of Perinatal Medicine:
The leaflets on this page are designed to provide information regarding your care. They can be downloaded, printed or read online.

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Premature and sick babies (Neonatal)

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