CHOC child life specialists and parents play an important role in helping siblings cope when their new sibling is in the NICU.
Neonatology / NICU
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.
Will Your Newborn Need Surgery? Plan Now
CHOC has a trained and experienced team that includes perinatologists, neonatologists, pediatric surgeons and NICU nurses to help.
Alicia’s story: Repairing a right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Alicia underwent several surgeries in her early days of life to repair a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a hole in the diaphragm.
Infantile hemangiomas
Infantile hemangiomas are the most common of benign tumors in children, and most often occur in the head or neck area.
CHOC’s Small Baby Unit Helps Twins’ Succesful Outcome
CHOC’s Small Baby Unit is the only unit of its kind in Southern California, designed to improve outcomes for premies.
Easy Tips for Grooming Your Newborn
Grooming a newborn can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for first-time parents. Here’s tips to help parents master the basics.
