Depending on whether you have your baby in a government or a private hospital, the layout of the neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) can vary. The various machines and equipment can be intimidating, but it is important to know that everything in the unit – from the machinery to the staff – is there to help your baby thrive.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BIRTH?
If your baby has been born prematurely, they may need to be taken to the Nicu. Gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Serilla Moodley from Netcare Waterfall Hospital explains: “In private hospitals and
