On the Neonatal Unit
The Neonatal Unit
Having a baby on a Neonatal unit can raise a number of mixed emotions for families. The importance of your presence and involvement as parents on the neonatal unit cannot be underestimated. It is recognised and understood that Neonatal Units can be an overwhelming place for families, filled with uncertainty and worry.
The Neonatal team are here to offer you support and guidance throughout your baby’s journey. The length of time spent on a Neonatal Unit can look very different for families, it can sometimes be days, weeks, or months.
Each Neonatal unit will have a multidisciplinary team to care for your baby and you as a family, these will include medical staff, Nurses, Specialist Nurses, community/outreach nurses, Nursery Nurses/support workers, housekeepers, and administration support. Uniforms can look different in each unit however every member of staff should introduce and identify themselves and if you are unsure who anyone is then please ask.
Allied Health Professionals are a vital part of the Neonatal team, and they include dieticians, physiotherapists, Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and Wellbeing Practitioner/Psychologist who may come to the unit during the week.
