What you'll see
Machines
Incubators keep babies warm. Ventilators help with breathing. Monitors track heart rate and oxygen.
Nurses and doctors
A team of specialists care for your baby 24/7. They're there to answer your questions.
Monitors and alarms
Screens show numbers. Alarms happen often. Staff check them quickly. You can ask what they mean.
What people might say
- NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Incubator – The clear cot keeping your baby warm
- Ventilator – Machine helping your baby breathe
- CPAP – Air pressure helping keep airways open
- Apnoea – When breathing pauses briefly
- Bradycardia – Slower heart rate
- NG tube – Feeding tube through the nose
What matters right now
- Your baby is being monitored constantly
- You don't need to understand everything
- You can ask questions anytime
Log feeds and milestones easily with the TinySteps app
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