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Neonatal special care
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Maternity
During your pregnancy
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Neonatal special care
Breastfeeding and lactation
Support for mums and families
Medical and surgical
Rehabilitation services
Allied health
Cardiac rehabilitation
Chronic pain management
Exercise physiology
Falls prevention and balance
Hydrotherapy
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Parkinson's disease
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Stroke rehabilitation
Community and youth
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Neonatal special care
Some newborn babies need extra care, particularly in the first month after their birth. They may have been born prematurely or are unwell and need specialised medical support within a dedicated care unit or neonatal nursery.
Our caregivers are well trained in neonatal special care and dedicated to helping your baby’s health improve, so they can be discharged as soon as possible.
Main reasons for a baby needing neonatal special care
Prematurity (born at less than 37 weeks gestation)
Respiratory (breathing) problems
Infection
Temperature instability (too cold or too warm)
Jaundice
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
Surgery
Congenital abnormalities (birth defects)
Caring for your baby
Many highly qualified medical professionals are involved in the care of babies admitted to the neonatal unit.
Those caring for your baby may include:
consultant paediatricians - who will review your baby’s condition every day and consult with other paediatric specialists where required
highly trained nurses – who have expertise in the care of babies requiring neonatal care
allied health professionals – including radiographers, ultrasonographers, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians and physiotherapists
additional members of our neonatal unit – such as ward clerks, child health liaison staff and pastoral care
and of course, you, the baby’s parents – we encourage your involvement in your baby’s experience in the neonatal care unit as much as possible, and your baby’s nurses and
paediatricians
are there to answer any questions or concerns you might have.
You may be interested in
Ballarat obstetricians
During your pregnancy
St John of God Raphael Services
Contact us
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
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Our services
Maternity
Neonatal special care
Our services
Emergency Department
Maternity
During your pregnancy
After the birth of your baby
Parent education
Neonatal special care
Breastfeeding and lactation
Support for mums and families
Medical and surgical
Rehabilitation services
Allied health
Cardiac rehabilitation
Chronic pain management
Exercise physiology
Falls prevention and balance
Hydrotherapy
Inpatient rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Oncology rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Outpatient rehabilitation
Parkinson's disease
Physiotherapy
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Reconditioning
Speech pathology
Stroke rehabilitation
Community and youth
Healthcare at Home
Self-funded care
Neonatal special care
Some newborn babies need extra care, particularly in the first month after their birth. They may have been born prematurely or are unwell and need specialised medical support within a dedicated care unit or neonatal nursery.
Our caregivers are well trained in neonatal special care and dedicated to helping your baby’s health improve, so they can be discharged as soon as possible.
Main reasons for a baby needing neonatal special care
Prematurity (born at less than 37 weeks gestation)
Respiratory (breathing) problems
Infection
Temperature instability (too cold or too warm)
Jaundice
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
Surgery
Congenital abnormalities (birth defects)
Caring for your baby
Many highly qualified medical professionals are involved in the care of babies admitted to the neonatal unit.
Those caring for your baby may include:
consultant paediatricians - who will review your baby’s condition every day and consult with other paediatric specialists where required
highly trained nurses – who have expertise in the care of babies requiring neonatal care
allied health professionals – including radiographers, ultrasonographers, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians and physiotherapists
additional members of our neonatal unit – such as ward clerks, child health liaison staff and pastoral care
and of course, you, the baby’s parents – we encourage your involvement in your baby’s experience in the neonatal care unit as much as possible, and your baby’s nurses and
paediatricians
are there to answer any questions or concerns you might have.
You may be interested in
Ballarat obstetricians
During your pregnancy
St John of God Raphael Services
Contact us
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
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Privacy
Rights & responsibilities
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