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A guide for parents whose preterm/premature or unwell child may need care in a neonatal unit such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The website provides information to help parents understand what might happen in the NICU and the treatments their baby might have. They provide information on supports and resources available to help parents and families during their baby’s time in the neonatal unit, as well as advice on preparing to go home and how to care for your baby at home.

It also provides a useful list of medical terms you may hear during your child’s care.