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Welcome to the Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit.
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Or in short, NICU,
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in the Rosie hospital at Addenbrookes.
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Before you enter NICU
we ask you to wash your hands,
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reducing the risk of infection
for your baby is important,
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and you will need
to wash your hands again
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when entering the room
where your baby is being cared for,
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as well as regularly whilst on the unit.
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Access to our reception is
via an intercom.
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Parents and siblings
have 24 hour access to the unit.
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In the absence of your partner,
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you are able to have either
a family member or a friend
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as a support person.
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Please be aware
that on different occasions,
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visiting policy may change.
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Please leave your coats and jackets
and use the lockers provided.
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The delivery unit or DU is only steps
away from the neonatal unit.
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This is our transport incubator
which has all the equipment
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we need to be able to safely
transport your baby to NICU.
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Depending on your baby's needs,
a nurse and doctor may be present
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at your delivery
or arrive shortly afterwards.
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Your partner is welcome to
come with us to NICU
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to see where your baby
will be admitted to.
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After admission to NICU
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most babies are nursed in an
intensive care cot called an incubator.
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Everything you baby needs is right here.
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We have different machines
to support your baby's breathing,
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if this is needed.
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We will explain to you what
treatment your baby needs and explain
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the different devices when
your baby's admitted.
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You will be able to see your
baby as soon as possible.
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When you will be able to have
your first cuddle will very much
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depend on you and
your baby's condition.
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We can help to provide
other comfort measures
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if you are unable
to hold your baby.
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The unit is divided into three areas:
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Intensive Care (ITU)
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High Dependency (HDU)
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Special Care (SCBU)
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We are a specialist unit
for extremely pre-term
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sick babies or babies
needing specialist input.
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If you are not from Cambridge,
once your baby is stable,
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we'll prepare your baby
for transfer to the local hospital
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in order to put everything
in place for going home.
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We have a specialist team
who will transfer your baby.
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Our parents room is for
parents and siblings only.
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Drink facilities are available.
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Please see the information board for more
details on our parent support sessions.
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If you choose to breastfeed
or use your own milk,
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the expressing room is available.
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We will talk to you
about different feeding options
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when your baby is admitted to the unit
and support your choices.
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In addition to breastmilk, we
also have access to donor breastmilk
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and different formulas
depending on your baby's needs.
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We have limited parent accommodation
available in Chestnut House,
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which is run independently
from the hospital by the charity
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The Sick Children’s Trust. Availability
will be discussed on an individual basis
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once your babies are connected.
Car parking is available close by,
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please check for any available discounts.
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We are also able to offer you
video calls with your baby.
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Please talk to the nurse looking
after your baby about this option.
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We know that being a parent to
a baby on NICU is stressful.
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A team of clinical
psychologists, counsellors,
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and chaplains work closely
with us to support you on your journey.
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Many families find this helpful.
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Thank you very much for watching,
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we are looking forward
to welcoming you onto NICU.
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If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate
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to contact your local midwife
who will be happy to help.
