Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The arrival of a baby can be one of life’s most joyous occasions. But when your newborn needs special care, it can be one of life’s most challenging times, and having to travel far from home can add to that stress. Parents throughout the greater Birmingham area can now look forward to high quality neonatal intensive care close to home.
The nurses and neonatologists in Grandview Medical Center’s Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provide around-the-clock care for newborns that need extra care. The NICU provides access to equipment and resources in an environment that supports and strengthens your baby's delicate immune system.
A traditional NICU can be loud and crowded. That’s why Grandview Medical Center offers 16 private rooms for visitation. Parents and newborns can benefit from spending time together in a quiet, relaxing setting. We also have a 6-bed, open bay area for our more critical infants.
We believe families are important. We show this in several ways:
- Our private patient rooms help facilitate communication, bonding and integration of the family into the care plan for each baby while maintaining privacy.
- We accommodate parents, allowing them to stay the night and care for their infants.
- Within the NICU, we have an open visitation policy meaning siblings and other extended family members are allowed to visit. Please check with your nurse. Visitation is currently limited due to COVID.
- Throughout the infant’s stay in the NICU, parents park free.
Look Forward to Going Home
Once your little one is ready to leave the hospital, parents and baby will prepare for discharge in a private room. As a member of the Grandview Medical Center NICU family, parents can look forward to postpartum support and special events to celebrate the lives of our most precious babies.