Babies who are born early, very small or unwell need special care from the first hours. Premature babies may have immature lungs and find it hard to stay warm or feed, and some newborns have jaundice, infection or breathing difficulty. The NICU provides the warmth, monitoring and support these babies need.

At a 24/7 critical care hospital in Mumbai, like Apex, the neonatal and paediatric teams monitor each baby's breathing, heart rate, temperature, feeding and growth throughout the day and night. Parents are guided on how to take part in their baby's care, and discharge is planned when the baby is stable and feeding well.

Possible concerns include breathing difficulty, infection and feeding problems, which the team monitors closely and treats early.

Apex provides newborn intensive care for babies assessed as suitable:

• Care for Premature and Low-Birth-Weight Babies: Apex provides warmth, feeding support and monitoring.
• Breathing Support for Newborns: Apex gives oxygen and respiratory support to babies with breathing difficulty.
• Newborn Jaundice and Infection Care: Apex treats jaundice and infections in the first weeks of life.