Service: Neonatal

Infection screening for newborn babies

Date: 25/01/2024 | Category: Neonatal

Read our guide below which explains about infection screening for your newborn baby. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]

Newborn hip screening

Date: 24/01/2024 | Category: Neonatal

Read our guide below which explains about developmental dysplasia of the hip and and how we screen for it. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information […]

Donor breast milk

Date: 07/11/2023 | Category: Neonatal

Read our guide below for parents on the neonatal unit to find out more about donor breast milk.  You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by […]

Neonatal Unit Parent Information

Date: 23/11/2022 | Category: Neonatal

Welcome to the Neonatal Unit Our Philosophy: “Partners in care, sharing your journey through the Neonatal Unit, helping you and your family along the way by delivering safe and compassionate […]

Tube feeding your baby

Date: 26/07/2022 | Category: 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 […]

Home oxygen care plan

Date: 21/03/2022 | Category: 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 | Category: 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 | Category: , 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 | Category: 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 […]

Neonatal Unit

Date: 18/04/2021 | Category: Neonatal