What to Expect in the NICU
Posted by Guest Contributor on February 21, 2011
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU, pronounced “nick-you”) may become your home-away-from-home if your baby is born prematurely. This is the section of the hospital tasked with caring for infants who are born early and cannot survive without help. It provides an environment that is safer for your preemie, offering incubators and special services intended to keep your baby warm, fed, and isolated from potential infections. With a highly-trained staff of doctors and nurses as well as access to specialized equipment, the NICU offers your infant the best chance to continue developing until he can survive without aid. In short, the NICU could give your baby the best chance at life. But what can you expect once your preemie has been delivered?
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I just wanted to first say that your site is a great resource for parents and family members of preemies. As someone who recently welcomed preemie twin boys into their family, I know first hand how helpful it is to share stories during these emotional times. As well, I am also en employee at GE’s Global Research center and I wanted to let you know about some of the work we are doing here that will impact neonatal care. We’ve recently developed a wireless sensor that can monitor heart rate, breathing, and movement without having to harshly attach a monitor to the preemie’s skin. I’ve linked to the 
