Meet graduates of the Small Baby Unit. The unit is designed for babies born at less than 28 weeks gestation or weigh less than 1,000 grams.
Breastfeeding Resources for Moms in the NICU
A registered nurse and lactation consultant at CHOC explains the breastfeeding resources available to moms whose newborns are in the NICU.
U.S. News Names CHOC One of the Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals
CHOC’s most recent accolade is inclusion on the coveted U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
CHOC Begins NICU Expansion
The expansion of the NICU at CHOC Hospital will establish 36 private patient rooms, which have been shown to improve outcomes among infants.
Pediatrics Article Highlights Big Outcomes in CHOC’s Small Baby Unit
CHOC Small Baby Unit is improving quality & outcomes in extremely low birth weight infants according to results of an article in Pediatrics.
CHOC’s NICU Is Expanding to Better Serve the Families of OC and Beyond
For decades, CHOC has offered highly specialized care for critically ill babies. CHOC will expand its NICU by building 36 private rooms.
Helping Siblings Cope with the NICU
CHOC child life specialists and parents play an important role in helping siblings cope when their new sibling is in the NICU.
Preparing Siblings for Visiting the NICU
Siblings have also been prepared for the arrival of a baby brother or sister, and often struggle with visiting the newborn in the hospital.
Navigating the NICU
No expectant mom wants to imagine bonding with her newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) instead of a home nursery.
