Premature birth
Babies born before 37 weeks may need help with breathing, warmth and feeding.
Child Care · Newborn Intensive Care
NICU in Ghaziabad, specialised care for the smallest patients.
Babies born early, small, or unwell after birth need extra care. Our paediatric team watches over them closely, supports parents at every step, and helps you take your baby home with confidence.
- Paediatrician-led care
- Next to our labour room
- Parents involved in care
Close monitoringfor newborns who need it
Kangaroo careskin-to-skin with parents
What is a NICU?
A NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is a special unit for newborn babies who need extra help after birth: babies born premature, with low birth weight, breathing difficulty, infection or severe jaundice. Babies are kept warm and monitored closely, and get treatment such as oxygen, IV fluids, phototherapy and feeding support.
Who needs it: premature, small or unwell newborns.
How long: from a day or two to a few weeks.
Parents: encouraged to feed, hold and care for their baby.
Why babies need the NICU
Common reasons for
newborn intensive care.
Most NICU babies go home healthy. These are the usual reasons they need extra care first.
Low birth weight
Small babies need careful temperature control and feeding.
Breathing difficulty
Fast or laboured breathing, grunting, or needing oxygen.
Severe jaundice
Yellow skin that needs phototherapy or closer monitoring.
Infection
Suspected or confirmed infection needing antibiotics and monitoring.
Low blood sugar
Common in small babies and babies of mothers with diabetes.
Feeding problems
Poor sucking, or not gaining weight.
Difficult delivery
Babies who needed help to breathe at birth.
Newborn warning signs · 30 seconds
Worried about your newborn? Tick what you see.
For babies in their first 4 weeks. This isn't a diagnosis. Newborns can become unwell quickly, so if in doubt, call us.
Fever in a baby under 3 months (38°C or higher) always needs a doctor straight away, even if the baby seems fine.
Why early care matters
Small problems can change quickly in newborns.
Newborns have little reserve, so jaundice, infection or low sugar can worsen within hours. Early treatment prevents complications.
The good news: most babies treated early recover fully and go home healthy.
- Severe jaundice affecting the brain
- Infection spreading to the blood
- Low blood sugar causing fits
- Breathing problems lowering oxygen
- Poor weight gain and dehydration
How newborn care works
Care from the first
minutes of life.
Our paediatric team works with the obstetricians, so help is ready from birth.
At birth
For high-risk deliveries the paediatrician is informed in advance and checks the baby right after birth.
Assessment
Breathing, temperature, sugar, colour and feeding are checked, with tests as needed.
Treatment & monitoring
Warmth, oxygen, fluids, antibiotics or phototherapy, with close monitoring.
Going home
Parents learn feeding and care, and get a follow-up and vaccination plan.
Delivery with risk factors? If you have high BP, diabetes, twins or early labour, tell your obstetrician. Our paediatric team can be ready before your baby is born.
Newborn care
What care in the
NICU includes.
Choose a topic to see how babies are looked after and how parents can help.
Keeping your baby warm and watched
Small and unwell babies lose heat quickly and need close monitoring.
- Warmers or incubatorsTo keep body temperature steady
- Heart, breathing & oxygen monitoringFor babies who need it
- Regular checksTemperature, sugar and weight
- Infection preventionStrict hand hygiene for everyone
Good to know
Wash your handsEvery time before touching your baby.
Helping babies breathe
For babies with fast or difficult breathing.
- Oxygen therapyGentle oxygen through nasal tubes
- CPAP or ventilation if neededBreathing support for premature or sick babies
- Chest X-ray and testsTo find the cause
- Gradual weaningSupport is reduced as the baby improves
Good to know
Ask what's plannedThe team will explain the support your baby needs, and whether transfer to a higher centre is ever needed.
Treating jaundice and infections
Two of the most common reasons for newborn admission.
- Bilirubin checksBlood tests to measure jaundice
- PhototherapySpecial blue light that clears jaundice
- Antibiotics when neededGuided by tests and examination
- IV fluids & sugar supportWhen the baby can’t feed enough
Good to know
Phototherapy is safeBabies wear eye covers and are fed regularly.
Feeding, bonding and growing
Parents are part of the care team.
- Breast milk firstHelp to express and feed breast milk
- Tube or cup feedsFor babies who can’t suck well yet
- Kangaroo mother careSkin-to-skin contact that helps small babies grow
- Weight trackingDaily weights guide feeding
Good to know
Your milk mattersExpressed breast milk helps protect against infection.
Treatment is decided by the paediatrician after examining the baby. Availability is confirmed by the hospital.
Going home
Caring for your baby
after the NICU.
You'll get clear instructions before discharge. These are the basics.
Feeding & warmth
- Feed every 2–3 hours, or as advised
- Keep baby warm with a cap and socks
- Continue skin-to-skin at home
- Track wet nappies and weight
Vaccines & follow-up
- Birth vaccines before discharge
- Follow-up visit as advised
- Eye and hearing checks for premature babies
- Keep the discharge summary safe
Call us if
- Baby feeds poorly or vomits often
- Yellow skin returns or spreads
- Fever, cold body or fast breathing
- Very sleepy or difficult to wake
Who you’ll see
Newborn care with a paediatrician you know.
The same paediatric team that checks your baby at birth continues care in the unit and at follow-up visits.
- MD Paediatrics
- Works alongside our obstetricians
- Vaccination and growth follow-up
PaediatricsNG
Paediatrics
Dr. Neha Garg
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
OPD timingsTimings vary. Call to confirm
LanguagesHindi, English
Dr. Neha Garg is a paediatrician (MD Paediatrics) caring for newborns, infants and children. She helps parents with vaccinations, growth, nutrition and childhood illnesses.
Areas of expertise
- Newborn care
- Vaccination & catch-up schedules
- Growth & development
- Childhood infections
Conditions treated
- Fever, cough & cold
- Diarrhoea & dehydration
- Newborn jaundice
- Feeding & growth concerns
Procedures & services
- Newborn examination
- Childhood vaccinations
OPD timings can change. The hospital confirms availability when you book. Paediatrics →
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Plan your visit
What to bring and
what to expect.
What to bring
- Mother's antenatal file and delivery records
- Baby's birth discharge summary (if born elsewhere)
- Clothes, caps, socks and nappies
- Breast pump or feeding bottles, if advised
- ID and insurance details
Mothers are encouraged to visit, feed and hold their baby as much as possible.
What affects the cost
Newborn care costs depend on:
- Number of days of care
- Oxygen or breathing support needed
- Tests, phototherapy and medicines
- Newborn cover in your insurance policy
Call our paediatricianFeeding worries, mild jaundice, or questions after discharge.
See a doctor todayPoor feeding, fewer wet nappies, or jaundice spreading.
Come in nowFast breathing, blue lips, fits, fever, or a very sleepy baby.
Myth vs fact
Newborn myths
parents hear.
MythSunlight at home treats all jaundice.
FactSunlight isn't a safe treatment. Significant jaundice needs a blood test and phototherapy.
MythNICU babies can't be held.
FactMost NICU babies benefit from being held and from skin-to-skin care, as the team allows.
MythA small baby will always be weak.
FactWith good care and feeding, most small babies catch up well.
MythHoney or ghutti helps newborns.
FactOnly breast milk (or formula if advised) for the first 6 months. Honey is unsafe for babies.
FAQs
Questions parents ask
about the NICU.
Don’t see your question? Send it to us and our team will call you back.
Ask a questionWhy does my baby need the NICU?
Common reasons include premature birth, low birth weight, breathing difficulty, jaundice, infection or low blood sugar. Your paediatrician will explain the reason and the plan for your baby.
Can I stay with my baby?
Parents, especially mothers, are encouraged to visit, feed and hold their baby. The team will explain visiting arrangements and hygiene rules.
How long will my baby stay?
It depends on the reason and how the baby responds. Some babies stay a day or two, while premature babies may stay a few weeks until they feed well and gain weight.
Is phototherapy safe for my baby?
Yes. Phototherapy is a standard, safe treatment for newborn jaundice. Babies wear eye covers and are fed regularly during treatment.
Is NICU care covered by insurance?
Many policies cover newborn care, sometimes from day one and sometimes only with maternity cover. Check with your insurer and our TPA desk before delivery.
What are danger signs after going home?
Fast breathing, blue lips, fits, fever or feeling cold, very poor feeding, yellow skin spreading, or a baby who is hard to wake. Come to the hospital straight away.
Related care
You may also need
Expert newborn care, right next to where your baby is born.
Talk to our paediatric team at SR Hospital, Khora Colony, near Noida Sector 62. For danger signs, come in immediately.
Medically reviewed by: Paediatrics team, SR HospitalLast updated: 8 October 2026For information only. Not a substitute for medical advice.