Our NICU is a state-of-the-art facility providing specialized care for the most vulnerable newborns, including premature babies requiring specialized respiratory and nutritional support, low birth weight infants in need of continuous monitoring, and newborns with complex medical conditions needing advanced interventions.The unit is led by neonatologists, nurses, and allied health professionals, all working together to provide compassionate, cutting-edge care for newborns and their families.
Core Services
- Comprehensive Neonatal Monitoring: Continuous cardiorespiratory, temperature, and oxygen monitoring.
- Respiratory Support: Including CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and surfactant therapy.
- Nutritional Management: Parenteral and enteral feeding programs tailored for premature and critically ill infants.
- Infection Control and Sepsis Management: Early detection and evidence-based treatment of neonatal infections.
- Neurodevelopmental Support: Screening and early intervention for at-risk infants.
- Family Integration: Kangaroo care, breastfeeding support, and parental education.
- 24/7 Specialized Team: Providing round-the-clock care with the highest safety standards.
Nursery Care
In addition to intensive care, we provide a Well-Baby Nursery for healthy newborns who do not require NICU admission. Services include:
- Routine postnatal monitoring, growth tracking, and early neonatal screening.
- Support for rooming-in, mother-baby bonding, and safe newborn care practices.
- Assistance with breastfeeding initiation and lactation consultation.
- Early identification and referral of newborns who require specialized NICU support.
- Education for parents on safe sleep, feeding practices, and newborn wellness.
Born in NEOM Program
The NICU is closely integrated with the Born in NEOM Maternal & Newborn Wellness Program, which focuses on promoting maternal wellness during pregnancy and postnatal care, supporting early attachment, breastfeeding, and parental education, and providing holistic newborn health services to ensure every child begins life with the strongest foundation.It aligns with international best practices (WHO, UNICEF, BFHI) for neonatal and maternal care.
The Born in NEOM initiative symbolizes our commitment to giving every newborn not only a safe start in life but also a future filled with health, wellness, and opportunity.
One Team, One Vision
At NEOM Hospital, General Pediatrics, the PICU, and the NICU function as one integrated team. Our pediatricians, neonatologists, intensivists, nurses, and allied health professionals collaborate seamlessly across all units. This multidisciplinary approach ensures continuity of care from routine wellness visits to critical care in emergencies to specialized neonatal support.Together, we are committed to building a healthier future for every child and family in NEOM.
