NICU Guide

Baby in an isolette in CHKD's NICU. Looking and smiling at the camera.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Stepdown Unit

Our NICU is the region's largest and most sophisticated critical care facility for newborns. Newborns who need intensive medical attention are admitted to CHKD's NICU every year from hospitals throughout southeastern Virginia, the Eastern Shore, and northeastern North Carolina. Most are born prematurely - some as early as 23 weeks gestation. Others suffer from severe heart and lung conditions or birth defects that require early surgical intervention.

Learn More

When your baby is admitted to the NICU, one of the most important things you can do is learn all you can about his or her care. Find a list of useful topics in our health library created especially for parents in our NICU.

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Hand-washing Guidelines

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Monitors and Alarms

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Reach Out and Read

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Therapy Services

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Visitation Policies