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At Cocoon Hospital, our NICU department is fully equipped to offer the best care to preterm, premature, or “preemie” babies, which are babies born too early, or about three weeks before their due date. Our experienced multidisciplinary team focuses on continuous developmental monitoring and a family-centered approach to ensure your little one thrives.

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Understanding the Premature Baby Care

Premature baby care is specialized care given to babies who are born before 37 weeks of gestation, or more than three weeks before their due date. Premature babies are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where they receive incubator warmth, vital sign monitoring, ventilators, or CPAP for breathing support.

Our experts help address symptoms associated with premature birth, such as low birth weight, breathing difficulties, low body temperature, fine hair (lanugo) covering the baby’s body, and feeding difficulties. This helps newborns get a healthy and strong start in life.

Benefits of Premature Baby Care

Proper care for premature babies improves survival rates and long-term health outcomes through the following benefits:

  • Structured breastfeeding and sleeping schedule for newborns.
  • 24/7 professional support.
  • Promote bonding between newborn and mother through kangaroo care, which means promoting skin-to-skin contact.
  • Nutritional support through direct contact and early breastfeeding support for healthy weight gain.
  • Advanced monitoring and care for underdeveloped organs, especially lungs and brains.

Premature Baby Care Services at Cocoon Hospital

We combine decades of clinical expertise with modern diagnostic facilities to ensure premature, or “preemie” babies, receive complete care under one roof.

Components Details
15-bed Level III NICU Provides 24/7 high-intensity care supported by neonatologists and specialized nurses.
Respiratory Support Ventilation, CPAP, or surfactant therapy for lung development.
Nutrition & Feeding IV fluids, tube feeding, and breastfeeding support.
Temperature Regulation Incubators or warming beds to maintain body temperature.
Jaundice Treatment Phototherapy and blood tests for bilirubin monitoring.
Monitoring & Screening Vital signs monitoring, heart/brain scans, and newborn screening tests.
Parental Training Guidance on handling techniques and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).
Family Counseling Emotional and psychological support for families.
Japa Maids Personalized 24/7 care for both the newborn and the mother.

When Premature Baby Care is Required ?

Key situations that demand intensive premature baby care are:

  • Babies born before 32 weeks.
  • Low birth weight (birth weight < 1500>
  • Respiratory distress.
  • Feeding difficulties.

Why Choose Cocoon Hospital for Premature Baby Care ?

Located in the heart of Chandigarh, Cocoon Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care tailored for every premature newborn. We prioritize a calm, private, and premium environment for parents to empower them with the right support.

Here is why we stand out:

  • Experienced gynaecologists with over 20 years of experience.
  • Over 20,000 successful deliveries.
  • Advanced ventilation systems (HFOV, INO, and non-invasive support).
  • Availability of 24/7 expert neonatology team care.
  • Integrated care and supportive environment.
  • Comprehensive mother-child healthcare services.

Give your newborn a strong and healthy start 

Speak to our experts for the right diagnosis and treatment at 08929816349.

What kind of care do Premature babies need?

Neonatology team care in the NICU provides these supports to premature babies: breathing, feeding via tubes, temperature control in incubators, jaundice treatment, monitoring vitals, and kangaroo care.

How long do 32-week preemies stay in the NICU?

The stay of 32-week preemies in the NICU may vary based on how stable they are. In general, 32-week preemies stay in the NICU for 3 to 4 weeks.

What helps Premature babies grow faster?

Kangaroo mother care (KMC), breast milk feeding, massage, respiratory support, proper nutrition with supplements, and a low-stress NICU environment help premature babies grow faster.

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