Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care (NICU) |
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Introduction
The neonatal unit provides care for premature and sick term newborn babies. Approximately 10% of all babies will need admission to a neonatal unit, commonly because of prematurity, infection, breathing difficulties or feeding problems.
The unit works as part of a wider network, with the main intensive care being delivered in Bristol if your baby is extremely preterm or needing surgery, along with some sick term babies requiring further intervention. Once these babies are stable they will complete their care in this local neonatal unit.
The unit has 21 cots, and we have facilities for parents including 4 double en suite bedrooms, a breast milk expressing room, a parents coffee room, quiet room, a play area for siblings and a garden.
Click here to read a summary about our Neonatal Unit and its services.
Parent and Carer Information
Breastfeeding at home with Breast Milk Fortifier
Correctly labelling breast milk for safe storage
Community Neonatal Outreach Service
Decontamination of baby feeding equipment and utensils
Feeding in elevated side-lying (ESL)
Neonatal Hypoglycaemia - protecting your baby from low blood glucose
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies
Retinopathy of Prematurity - Screening
Retinopathy of Prematurity - Treatment
Treatment of Apnoea and Bradycarida of prematurity with caffiene
Wellbeing support for families
When is your baby ready to feed?
If you're worried about your baby's care – Martha's Rule
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service for babies and their families or carers. Parents or carers can call for advice and help if there is a concern about the condition of their baby who is in hospital.
If a baby suddenly appears unwell, call for help immediately from your ward team.
When to contact the Martha's Rule service
- There is a significant change in a baby's condition and, after discussion with the ward team your concerns have not been addressed.
- You have ongoing medical concerns even after discussing them with the ward nurses or doctors.
How to contact us
Contact details and further information can be found on the Martha's Rule leaflet here:
Are you worried about your baby's care?
Information for parents and carers of babies who are staying in hospital
Neonatal Unit Parent Questionnaire
Please tell us about your recent experience of the Neonatal Unit. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to continue to improve family experience. You can complete the NICU parent questionnaire here:
NICU Parent Experience Questionnaire
