Neonatology

If your newborn is premature, or has a serious illness, injury, or birth defect, a neonatologist may assist at the time of delivery and in the subsequent care of your newborn.  Neonatologists  generally provide the following care:

• Diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects
• Coordinate care and medically manage newborns born premature, critically ill, or in need of surgery
• Ensure that critically ill newborns receive the proper nutrition for healing and growth
• Provide care to the newborn at a cesarean or other delivery that involves medical problems in the mother or baby that may compromise the infant's health and require medical intervention in the delivery room 

At Presbyterian, neonatologists provide care in the special care nurseries and newborn intensive care units.   Learn more

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