Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

When you have a baby that is born early or with a serious illness, it is usually an unexpected event.

That is why it will be reassuring to know that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Windsor Regional Hospital is experienced in caring for these special infants. Both you and your baby will be provided with the best care.

A multidisciplinary team will all work together to care for the infant in our modified Level III unit. Interdisciplinary rounds are held on all infants starting at 9:30 am each morning. Families play an important role in the care of their infants in the NICU. We promote family-centred care and encourage families to participate in the care of their infants as much as possible.

 

Neonatal Developmental & High-Risk Growth and Nutrition Follow-Up Clinics

These clinics provide ongoing care for infants discharged from the NICU who are at risk for developmental delays, growth concerns, or feeding/nutritional challenges.

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Target Population - Infants and young children who:
  • Were born prematurely
  • Experienced fetal growth restriction (FGR)
  • Required prolonged NICU stays or respiratory support
  • Have neurological or congenital conditions
  • Face feeding difficulties (nasogastric/ G-tube feeding) or growth faltering

Services Offered

  • Developmental milestone assessments using standardized testing tools such as Alberta Infant Motor Scales, Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
  • Growth monitoring and individualized nutrition plans
  • Feeding support (breast/bottle/supplemental)
  • Family education and psychosocial support
  • Coordination with community services and early intervention programs

Multidisciplinary Team Includes:

  • Neonatologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Nursing
  • Dietitians
  • Social Workers

Referral Process

  • Automatic referral from NICU before discharge
  • Community pediatricians may refer
  • Scheduling based on clinical need and follow-up protocols

Clinic Goals

  • Support optimal neurodevelopment
  • Promote healthy growth and nutrition
  • Empower families with tools and resources
  • Ensure continuity of care post-discharge

 

Neurodevelopment Follow-up Program

The Neurodevelopment Program enrolls all infants born less than 32.6 weeks of gestation and/or less than 1500 grams until the age of 6. Developmental assessments are done focusing on motor skills, cognitive and social development. This helps aid in the transition from hospital to home.

 

Neonatal Follow-up Program

This program enrolls infants that are born at 33 to 35.6 weeks gestation and continue until the age of 2. The purpose of this program is to monitor and evaluate growth and developmental milestones, review any medical problems, and discuss any anticipated long-term outcome issues.

 

RSV Prophylaxis Program

This program is for infants who are at "high risk" of developing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Risk factors include:

  • Prematurity 
  • Chronic Lung Disease 
  • Significant Congenital Heart Disease 
  • Special requests for certain medical conditions

 

CONTACT US

Program Director
Deborah Mayea-Parent
519-254-5577, ext. 59227
Deborah.Mayea-Parent@wrh.on.ca