We know it can be a stressful and upsetting time if your baby needs extra care after birth.
While your baby is cared for by our neonatologists – doctors who specialise in caring for newborn babies – nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, we want to ensure that you feel informed, supported and comfortable.
You can be with your baby anytime, day or night, and you can call the unit at any hour to check on your baby and ask questions.
You are a central part of your baby’s care team and we are here to support you.
Welcome to NICU
Welcome to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Women's. This video provides an overview of the unit, including key facilities, family spaces and what you can expect during your stay. Our goal is to help families feel informed, supported and comfortable in the NICU environment.
Intensive care
This video introduces what happens if your baby is admitted to Intensive Care at the Women's NICU. Here we explain what families can expect, how parents are supported to be involved in daily care, and the important role you play in your baby's health, development and wellbeing.
High dependency
The High Dependency Unit (HDU) provides specialised care for babies who need close monitoring and support as they grow stronger. In this video, we'll introduce you to the HDU environment, explain the care your baby may receive, and show how families are supported to be actively involved in their baby's care every step of the way.
Special care nursery
This video will help you become familiar with the Special Care Nursery environment, understand the care your baby may receive, and learn how you can continue building confidence in caring for your baby as you prepare for the transition onwards either to home or another hospital closer to home.