Your baby is received in the NICU by a team of nurses and doctors highly skilled and experienced in the treatment of newborns. They will immediately begin to assess your baby's condition.

You will likely be asked to sign important consents which include permission to treat, to place lines (to administer medication and fluids and obtain blood for testing, etc.) or to do special procedures. The NICU team will keep you informed as your baby's testing and care proceeds, and you are encouraged to ask questions and share your concerns.