PIF Categories: Neonatal

Tube feeding your baby

Date: 26/07/2022 Neonatal,

Please find a link to a learning pack provided by the Thames Valley & Wessex Neonatal Network: ‘Tube feeding your baby on the neonatal unit’ (The links above goes to […]

What is polyhydramnios?

Date: 19/05/2022

Introduction Polyhydramnios is a condition where there is excess fluid surrounding the baby in the womb. There is often no cause found but sometimes this can be associated with problems […]

Home oxygen care plan

Date: 21/03/2022 Neonatal,

Weaning Home Oxygen Plan Once your baby is home, your community nurse will arrange a sleep study. This usually happens within 2 weeks post discharge. You will be asked to […]

Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

Date: 28/10/2021 Neonatal,

What is it? The brachial plexus is a network of 5 nerves coming from the neck into the arm. These nerves provide movement and feeling to the arm and hand. […]

Crying and feeding issues

Date: 22/09/2021 , Neonatal, Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Advice and help for people looking after young infants who may have worries about crying and feeding issues is available on the NHS.uk website: Please follow this link to tips […]

Neonatal Outreach Team

Date: 30/06/2021 Neonatal,

The Neonatal Outreach Team is a team of neonatal nurses who provide nursing care and support for babies and their families after discharge home from the Neonatal Unit. Why might […]