New Born & Child Care

Newborn & childcare in hospital

Newborn and childcare in hospital refers to the care and services provided to infants and young children in a hospital setting. This can include medical care for newborns, such as vaccinations, screenings, and treatment for any health issues. It can also involve educating parents on newborn care and breastfeeding, as well as providing support and resources for childcare after the baby is born. Other services may include lactation support, postpartum depression screening, and guidance on safe sleep practices. The goal of newborn and childcare in hospital is to ensure the health and well-being of both the newborn and their family during the critical postpartum period.

Services being offered for newborn & childcare in hospital

  1. Newborn Care Education: Karnal Medical Centre offers classes or informational sessions for expectant parents to learn about newborn care, including feeding, bathing, diapering, and sleep habits.
  2. Lactation Support: Karnal Medical Centre have lactation consultants on staff to provide education and support for breastfeeding mothers.
  3. Newborn Screenings: Routine screenings for genetic disorders, hearing, and other conditions is being offered for newborns in the hospital.
  4. Vaccinations and Immunizations: Karnal Medical Centre offers vaccinations and immunizations for newborns, such as the hepatitis B vaccine and vitamin K shot.
  5. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): For premature or critically ill newborns, Karnal Medical Centre having a specialized NICU with trained staff and advanced equipment to provide intensive care.
  6. Postpartum Care: Karnal Medical Centre offers postpartum care for new mothers, including physical and emotional recovery, postpartum exercises, and counseling.
  7. Newborn Hearing Tests: Karnal Medical Centre offers hearing tests for newborns to detect any potential hearing issues early on.
  8. Safe Sleep Education: Karnal Medical Centre offers education on safe sleep practices for newborns, including placing them on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).