NICU Care (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at Vardaan
Comprehensive newborn critical care with experienced neonatologists, advanced life-support technology, and compassionate 24/7 monitoring strategies.
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What Is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialised ward dedicated to the care of newborns who need intensive medical attention — including premature babies, low birth weight infants, and those born with health complications. At Vardaan, our NICU is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by trained neonatal specialists to provide round-the-clock care for our tiniest patients.
Having a baby admitted to the NICU can be an overwhelming experience for any parent. At Vardaan, a trusted women care centre in Amritsar, our team ensures that both your baby and you are supported every step of the way — with transparent communication, personalised care plans, and the expertise of the** gynaecologist in Amritsar** working alongside our neonatal team to ensure the best possible outcomes from birth.
Who Will Care for Your Baby in the NICU?
At Vardaan, your baby is never in the hands of just one person. Our NICU runs on a coordinated team of specialists, each playing a specific role in your baby's care:
| Specialist | Role |
|---|---|
| Neonatologist | A paediatrician with advanced training in premature and sick newborn care; supervises the entire NICU team |
| Neonatal Fellow & Paediatric Resident | Doctors in advanced training who assist with procedures and help direct your baby's care plan |
| Respiratory Therapist | Manages breathing support, oxygen, and ventilation equipment |
| Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapists | Support your baby's development, positioning, soothing, and learning to feed |
| Registered Dietitian | Monitors nutrition, calorie intake, and healthy weight gain |
| Pharmacist | Ensures the right medicines, correct doses, and monitors for side effects |
| Social Worker | Provides emotional support and helps families navigate financial, logistical, and home care needs |
| Hospital Chaplain | Offers spiritual support and counselling during a stressful time |
At Vardaan's infertility center in Punjab and NICU, our team works closely with parents to build a personalised care plan for every high-risk newborn — because the best outcomes happen when families and our infertility doctor in Jalandhar and neonatal specialists work together from day one.
Which Babies Need Special Care in the NICU?
Most babies admitted to the NICU are preterm (born before 37 weeks), have low birth weight, or have a health condition needing close monitoring. Twins and multiples are frequently admitted, as they tend to arrive earlier and smaller. At Vardaan's fertility clinic in Amritsar, our infertility specialist in Jalandhar and neonatal team assess every newborn individually. Key risk factors include:
- Mother's age below 16 or above 40
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, or more)
- Too little or too much amniotic fluid
- Premature rupture of membranes
What Kind of Care Can the NICU Provide?
NICU care is categorised into four levels based on the complexity of care a newborn needs. At Vardaan, our neonatal team — backed by the expertise of the gynaecologist in Amritsar and fertility specialist in Jalandhar — is equipped to provide the right level of care for every baby:
| Level | Care Provided |
|---|---|
| Level I — Basic Care Nursery | For healthy, full-term babies who are stable and can breathe independently, as well as babies born after 35 weeks who need minimal support |
| Level II — Special Care Nursery | For babies born at 32 weeks or later weighing above 1.5 kg, babies stepping down from higher-level care, or those needing breathing support for up to 24 hours |
| Level III — Standard NICU | For babies born before 32 weeks or weighing under 1.5 kg, critically ill newborns, babies needing prolonged breathing support, or those requiring surgery |
| Level IV — Regional NICU | The highest level of newborn care, handling the most complex cases including severe birth defects and critical conditions; typically available at large regional hospitals |
As a trusted maternity hospital in Amritsar, Vardaan ensures every newborn receives the precise level of care they need — with specialist oversight at every stage.
What Conditions Require NICU Care?
Vardaan's NICU is equipped to care for newborns with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Anaemia
- Birth defects such as cleft lip and palate
- Breathing difficulties
- Congenital heart diseases
- Feeding problems
- Jaundice
- Low blood sugar
- Temperature instability
- Vitamin K deficiency and related bleeding
Before your baby goes home, our team at this trusted women care centre in Amritsar ensures they are feeding safely, staying warm, growing well, and breathing independently. Some babies may go home with medicines, special feeding plans, or supplemental oxygen, and return for follow-up care. As the maternity hospital in Amritsar, Vardaan provides clear guidance on what to expect at every step — so you leave with confidence, not just your baby.
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Why Vardaan?
Families choose Vardaan for NICU care because of its dedicated team of round-the-clock neonatologists, advanced life-support technology including modern ventilators and incubators, strict sterile infection-control protocols, and seamless integration with maternal-fetal delivery teams for immediate critical newborn intervention.
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FAQS
Yes, parents are generally allowed and encouraged to visit, touch, hold, and participate in skin-to-skin (Kangaroo Mother Care) and feeding sessions depending on unit guidelines and baby stability.
Key equipment includes incubators/warmers, mechanical ventilators or CPAP machines, vital sign monitors, infusion pumps for IV nutrition/medication, and phototherapy lights.
Babies are admitted to the NICU for premature birth, low birth weight, respiratory distress, birth asphyxia, infections (sepsis), severe jaundice, or congenital heart conditions.
Yes, the NICU is a highly safe, sterile, and monitored environment specifically designed to provide specialized life support and infection-controlled care to fragile newborns.