Archive: Neonatal Unit

Car Seat Laws By law, your child must use the child car seat for every single journey, no matter how short. Only approved child seats can be used in...

While your baby is in hospital, it may be necessary for us to undertake painful procedures for the purpose of monitoring and treatment. Painful procedures may include taking blood...

How to wash single use breastmilk collection set 1. Wash your hands 2. Only items that come in contact with breastmilk will need washing 3. These items do not...

Taking your baby home, whether after a few days or months on the NNU, can be a relief yet also cause anxiety and uncertainty. When will my baby go...

Breastfeeding Breastfeeding and/or giving your baby your breast milk is one of the most important things you can do for your baby’s health. Please ask a member of staff...

Why does my baby need intravenous antibiotics (IVAB’s)? The main reasons may be: ▪ If your membranes rupture over 18 hours before delivery of your baby and you were...

What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an additional sound made by blood as it passes through the heart and blood vessels heard when listening to your...

Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) makes the baby’s red blood cells break up more quickly than usual. It affects babies in the first few weeks to months after...

What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the tiniest airways in your child’s lungs causing them to become swollen, which can make it difficult for them to breathe....

The Birth reflections service provides the opportunity to explore your birth experiences with a qualified healthcare professional. Every woman and birthing person’s experience of labour and birth is different....