NICU
When your newborn needs specialized care after birth, trust the board-certified pediatricians at UNC Hospitals' Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Top-Quality Care
Get the highest level of neonatal care recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Rest assured your baby won’t need to be transferred to another hospital because our Level IV NICU team has the technology and experience to care for the tiniest and most critically ill babies.
What’s a Neonatologist?
A neonatologist is a pediatrician trained to diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, congenital disorders (birth defects), premature births, and infections.
Services
Rely on our Level IV NICU to ensure your baby gets the proper care for growth and development. Care for your newborn is available around the clock and may include:
- Intravenous (IV) therapy – Antibiotics (medicine) for infection also, delivers fluids, medicine, or blood Oxygen support – Ventilation to help babies breathe
- Phototherapy – Light treatment for babies with jaundice
- Special feeding – Feeding tube to provide babies with the proper nutrition
- Surgery – Procedure to treat disease, repair an injury, or remove a body mass
Special Care Nursery Team
Gain from a knowledgeable team committed to helping your baby get well enough to go home. You’ll work with compassionate specialists, such as:
- Lactation consultants
- Neonatologists
- Neonatal nurses
- Pediatric hospitalists
- Respiratory therapists
- Social workers
If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you’ll appreciate the chance to meet with a neonatologist before your baby is born.
Family-Centered Care
You and a support person can visit 24/7 to spend as much time as possible with your baby. Take advantage of the nearby Ronald McDonald Family Room for a home-like setting, with a fully stocked pantry, frequent meals, social gatherings, and free Wi-Fi access.
Mother of NICU Patient Grateful for Daughter’s Incredible Recovery
Did you know that some families spend a year or even longer in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?
Ashley Inman is one of those long-time NICU moms. She spent years hoping and praying for a child. That dream has come true, but not without profound difficulties. Her daughter, a patient in the NICU at UNC Hospitals for 14 months, has faced serious health challenges since her birth. Now, she’s getting close to going home.
“We’ve had a lot of downs,” she says. “But we’re so grateful for the ups.”
Watch Ashley's story [video]
