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Programs and Services

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Regina General Hospital is the tertiary care centre that provides neonatal services for the population of Southern Saskatchewan. NICU admits infants age 0 to 30 days.

The NICU admits approximately 900 newborns per year to the nursery. Some babies stay in NICU for only four hours for observation care while other may spend up to four month receiving specialized care.

Some of the common reasons that babies require NICU care is that they may be born premature, have complications during or after birth, have problems requiring surgery, need treatment for infections, or have cardiac problems. Multiple births involving twins, triplets and occasionally quadruplets often come to NICU for care.

If your baby is admitted to the NICU, she/he will be cared for by Neonatologists (doctors who specialize in caring for sick newborns) and specially trained nurses. Sometimes doctors who specialize in other areas may be called on to see your baby. There is also a social worker who is available for support if your require it. Other professionals who may be involved in your baby's care include: Pediatrician, Pediatric Surgeon, Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Dietitian, Pharmacist, Laboratory staff, Radiology staff, and/or an Aboriginal Health Consultant. As well, the NICU operates a Neonatal Transport Team, which transfers Approximately 50 newborns annually to and from the Regina General Hospital.

If you have concerns or questions, please ask anyone involved in your child's care at any time. Information on your baby's condition is only available to parents. Please pass this information on to other family members.

As a parent it is important for you to get to know your baby, even if she/he is very small. You are encouraged to visit your baby as often as possible. Other family members such as grandparents and brothers and sisters are allowed to visit. Please read about "Visiting Your Baby in NICU" to learn about the special precautions that visitors should take to ensure the health of your baby. Parents are responsible for making sure all visitors follow the rules.

Visiting Your Baby in NICU
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