Southern New Hampshire Medical Center’s Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 15-bed unit located just down the hall from
The Birth Place. Most babies here are premature, sometimes delivered as much as twelve weeks early. Others, up to six months of age, may have a medical condition that requires constant observation and intensive care. Infants are also transferred here from tertiary care centers in order to be closer to their home and families while they continue to receive specialized care.
Your baby is in the care of a highly specialized team, including:
- Neonatologists and Pediatric Hospitalists (doctors who specialize in the care of sick and premature newborns)
- Registered nurses specializing in neonatal care
- Neonatal nurse practitioner
- Respiratory therapists
- Nutritionists
- Social workers
- Lactation consultants
We work with you to provide the most appropriate care for your baby’s medical and developmental needs. Because the family plays such a vital role in each baby’s recovery, you will find the NICU a comfortable and welcoming place, with quiet, private areas for time alone with your baby. Plenty of support for breastfeeding your baby comes from our experienced nursing staff and certified lactation consultants. To learn more about renting a breast pump, visit our
Lactation Services page.
To speak with the Director, Marilyn Hulslander, RN, please call (603) 577-2618.