Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
UM Capital Region Medical Center operates the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Prince George's County.
We are equipped for high-risk deliveries and caring for babies with special needs and are able to accept infants from other hospitals that require intensive care.
Our neonatal specialists are trained to provide critical care in high-risk deliveries, prenatal care, and more, allowing moms and babies to be treated and monitored at the same hospital after delivery.
Parents are able to visit their baby 24-hours a day. We encourage parents to get to know their care team and ask questions.
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Team
Our NICU team is led by board-certified neonatologists and neonatal-trained nurse practitioners.
Team members include:
- Board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialists
- Board-certified obstetricians
- Dietitians
- Neonatal nurses
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Respiratory therapists
Conditions We Treat
- Breathing problems
- Developmental issues
- Feeding or nutrition problems
- Low birth weight
- Prematurity
- Genetic diagnosis
When It's Time to Go Home
Our team equips parents with the knowledge to feel comfortable and confident caring for your baby at home. Topics and services include:
- Administration of medications
- Car seat safety
- Infant CPR
- Lactation consultants and supplies to help moms understand how to breastfeed and pump at home
