NICU Care: A Dedicated Team of Neonatal Specialists for Your Baby

Southwest Louisiana Neonatal ICU

Your Baby is in Good Hands with Our Dedicated Team

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women has the most advanced Level III neonatal intensive care unit in southwest Louisiana. Because we know that high-risk newborns need their parents as much as they need our dedicated team of neonatal specialists, you have access to your infant and are included in decisions about their care while your new baby is nurtured in our NICU. We offer a breastfeeding room for mothers, as well as two uniquely designed nesting rooms where family and primary caregivers can learn to care for the new baby prior to discharge.

We know that not all NICU patients need the same level of care; therefore, our plan of care is structured to each patient and family. As babies process, they and their parents can transition to more independence and spend more time together. At each stage, parents are educated on how to care for their baby so that families are ready to be discharged when that special day comes.

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Natus NICVIEW Cameras

Each NICU bed is equipped with a Natus NICVIEW camera so that families can have a secure, 24-hour virtual window to their new baby, even if they are unable to be on-site. These small cameras are mounted to the NICU bedside and capture a live video stream for parents and family members. Having NICVIEW cameras available for parents and family members promote bonding, even at a distance. The NICU staff is also able to leave notes and messages about the baby for the family to view to keep up with milestones and developments during their baby’s stay.

Neonatal Care Specialists

At Memorial Hospital for Women, board-certified neonatologists handle the most complex and high-risk newborns at the time of delivery and in the subsequent care of your infant in some instances. If a problem is identified before your baby is born, a neonatologist may consult with your obstetrician concerning your baby’s care during your pregnancy. Our neonatologists provide special care in the newborn nursery or newborn intensive care unit coordinating care with your baby’s pediatrician.