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Neonatology

Department of Neonatology

Where Every Tiny Heartbeat Gets a Fighting Chance

At SP Medifort, our Neonatology department is built on a single conviction — that every newborn, no matter how small or how critical, deserves the very best start at life. Our Level III NICU, supported by round-the-clock specialist care and the pioneering M-NICU model, places us among the most advanced neonatal care centres in Kerala.

  • Level III NICU with 24×7 intensive care for critically ill newborns
  • Round-the-clock availability of dedicated Neonatologists
  • Specialised care for premature babies (preterm neonates)
  • Mother-Newborn Intensive Care Unit (M-NICU) — our pioneering care model
  • Whole Body Cooling therapy for neonatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for newborns unable to feed orally
  • Surfactant Therapy for respiratory distress in premature lungs
  • Exchange Transfusion for severe neonatal jaundice and haemolytic disease of the newborn
  • Newborn Developmental Supportive Care
  • Vaccination Clinic for newborns and infants
  • Specialised care for high-risk newborns

What We Monitor at Every Follow-Up Visit

Early detection saves lives and shapes futures. Our High-Risk Newborn Follow-Up Clinic ensures that every baby who leaves our NICU continues to receive the expert monitoring they need — at every stage of their early development.

  • Growth monitoring (weight, length, head circumference)
  • Developmental assessment
  • Feeding and nutrition support
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Immunisation review
  • Early detection and early intervention
  • Parent education and counselling

Advanced Life-Saving Equipment Support

  • Incubator (closed and open warmer)
  • Mechanical Ventilator
  • High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilator (HFOV)
  • CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
  • LED Phototherapy for jaundice
  • MiraCradle – Whole body cooling

Newborn Screening & Follow-Up Care

Screenings Before Discharge

Every newborn at SP Medifort is assessed through a comprehensive screening protocol before going home, ensuring no condition goes undetected.

  • Thyroid Screening — early detection of congenital hypothyroidism
  • Hearing Assessment — automated auditory brainstem response (AABR)
  • Jaundice Assessment — transcutaneous bilirubinometry and clinical review
  • Neonatal Heel Prick Screening — metabolic and genetic disorder panel
  • Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening — pulse oximetry

Additional Screenings for High-Risk Newborns

  • ROP Screening — Retinopathy of Prematurity eye examination for premature babies
  • Neurosonogram — cranial ultrasound facility for brain assessment in high-risk neonates
  • Echo Screening

M-NICU Our Pioneering Care Model

The M-NICU (Mother-Newborn Intensive Care Unit) is one of SP Medifort’s most distinctive strengths—a revolutionary care model where mothers and critically ill newborns stay together in the same intensive care setting, rather than being separated.

This model was designed with a simple but profound belief: that a mother’s presence is not a comfort—it is medicine. The M-NICU at SP Medifort integrates the clinical rigour of an NICU with the warmth and continuity of mother-baby togetherness.

Why M-NICU Changes Everything

  • Promotes strong Mother–Baby bonding from the earliest days
  • Improves breastfeeding success and sustainability
  • Enhances Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) — proven to reduce neonatal complications
  • Enables greater parental involvement in the care process
  • Reduces neonatal complications through continuous maternal proximity
  • Actively supports maternal physical and emotional health
  • Leads to shorter hospital stays for mother and baby
  • Improves psychological wellbeing for the entire family
  • Facilitates better, more transparent communication with the healthcare team
  • Proven to be a more cost-effective model of neonatal intensive care
Neonatology Team

Our Neonatology Team

A dedicated team of experienced Neonatologists, senior consultants, consultants, neonatal nurses, and specialized healthcare professionals working together to deliver exceptional care for newborns with the highest standards of safety and compassion.

FAQs

FAQs

01. Can parents visit their baby in the NICU?

Yes. Most NICUs encourage parental involvement and allow visits according to hospital policies while ensuring a safe environment for all newborns.