Baby’s birth is one of the most amazing as well as complex process. A baby needs to adjust a lot once outside the mother’s body. There is now no support system of mother’s womb for carrying on the vital bodily functions.
Why baby require NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)?
Babies are completely dependent on their mothers for everything including nutrient supply, breathing, immune protection etc. prior to their birth. But when a baby leaves the mother’s womb, baby’s body must function properly. For example:
Lungs should be able to breathe air properly
The pulmonary circulation as well as cardiac circulation must change
Digestive system must be able to process and digest food
Kidney should remove waste from body and also work properly for balancing chemicals and fluids in baby’s body
Immune system and liver must work on their own after delivery
If your baby’s body isn’t working properly or shows any signs of any medical problem after delivery then NICU plays crucial role in saving your baby.It provides a comprehensive support system for your baby.
You should therefore select the best and most reputed hospital for neonatology
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