Neonatal intensive care in Manchester, New Hampshire
Compassionate, expert care for newborns as early as 30 weeks, where your baby stays with you from day one.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) & Family Suites at Catholic Medical Center offer state-of-the-art care for newborns born as early as 30 weeks. Designed to meet the unique needs of premature infants, the NICU provides expert medical support in a warm, family-focused environment.
Family-centered compassionate care
CMC practices family-integrated care – a model of care that fosters bonding and attachment between parents and their newborns, beginning immediately after birth and continuing throughout the NICU stay and transition home. This approach allows for families and caregivers to room with their baby 24/7 and be actively involved in all aspects of care, working closely with the healthcare team as primary caregivers.
Expert medical team
Our NICU team delivers high-quality, specialized care to monitor, treat and support babies who require intensive medical attention. Families also have access to a full spectrum of support, including physicians, nurses, lactation specialists, social workers, dietitians and physical therapists.
NICU and family suites: A home-like environment
Our six single-family NICU rooms are designed for comfort, privacy and around-the-clock bonding. Each space is thoughtfully equipped to help you feel at home while staying close to your baby.
Each room includes:
- A radiant warmer, isolette and bassinet for your baby
- Sleeping accommodations for parents
- Private bathroom with shower and personal locker
- Free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV
The NICU includes:
- A welcoming family lounge with additional amenities in a home-like setting
- Access to a shared kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker
- Washer and dryer
Safety and security
We take the protection and privacy of our patients very seriously. Our locked units and infant monitoring systems assure the safety and health of you and your baby during your stay.
CMC NICU transport team
Navigating the NICU journey can be overwhelming, especially when critical transport services are necessary. Rest assured that CMC’s highly trained NICU transport team is dedicated to safely transferring newborns from facilities to CMC’s NICU & Family Suites, ensuring continuity of expert care every step of the way.
Our transport vehicle is not a standard ambulance, it’s equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a specialized team that includes a transport-trained NICU registered nurse, an EMT or paramedic driver, and, depending on the baby’s condition, an advanced practice provider. An experienced neonatologist (newborn ICU doctor) is also available by phone at all times.
A closer look at the services provided by the transport team:
- Vehicle is equipped with a specialized incubator capable of providing respiratory support, vital sign monitoring, and thermoregulation
- Advanced care capabilities, including, respiratory support, IV therapy, antibiotics, phototherapy
- 24/7 transport services for neonatal patients throughout New Hampshire and the Greater Boston area
Get to know the Mom’s Place and NICU & Family Suites
An important part of prenatal care is becoming familiar with where you’ll give birth. At The Mom’s Place, we want you to feel prepared and confident about your experience – which is why we offer Welcome Visits and Tours for parents-to-be.
These free, small group sessions last about 90 minutes and give you the chance to tour the space, ask questions and learn what to expect during your stay. We recommend attending a Welcome Visit between 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
To find out more about The Mom's Place Welcome Visits and Tours, call (603) 663-5285 or learn more here.
