Maternity Center
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
If your baby should require neonatal care, we’re ready. Holy Cross
Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for more critically
ill newborns than any other hospital in Maryland.
Our 46-bed Level IIIB NICU features state-of-the-art technology to care
for babies who are born early or have medical complications that require
constant observation or care.
Our highly specialized team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive
infant care. Our team includes neonatologists (physicians who specialize
in newborn care), registered nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, physical
therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, case managers and lactation
consultants. Our team works closely with your pediatrician to coordinate
care and make sure your baby has everything he or she needs to thrive.
Because there is no substitute for a parent’s
loving touch, we encourage parents to visit their babies in the NICU
frequently and participate in their care. When possible, many new mothers
express their breast milk for infant feedings. Lactation consultants
are available to assist with this process.