Neonatal intensive care in Manchester, New Hampshire
Our dedicated team of neonatal specialists looks after and cares for your baby with advanced expertise and a gentle touch.
You're in excellent hands when you choose to have your baby at Catholic Medical Center. Our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) consists of a network of resources and specialists. Our neonatologists, physicians and nurses expertly care for you and your baby. We also bring together lactation specialists, social workers, dietitians and physical therapists who offer support and education.
About our NICU
We offer a state-of-the-art NICU designed to meet the distinct needs of newborns born as early as 30 weeks. Families become the primary caregivers of their infants as they collaborate with their healthcare team. We work with a team of neonatologists and advanced practice providers to provide high-quality medical expertise as we monitor, treat and care for newborns requiring intensive care.
At our hospital, we're proud to practice family integrated care — a philosophy of care designed to encourage bonding and attachment between parents and their newborns, beginning immediately after birth and continuing throughout your NICU stay to your journey home. This model of care allows you to room with your baby 24/7 and be involved in all aspects of your infant’s care.
Our NICU services
We prioritize your baby's health and well-being with high-quality and personalized services, including:
- Bedside eye exams for premature infants
- Central venous and arterial access
- Respiratory support, including nasal cannula, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), neonatal nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and short-term ventilation
- Supplemental total parenteral nutrition
Our amenities
We designed our birthing suites to be private and comfortable for you and your loved ones. We built the six, single-family rooms in the NICU and our Family Suites to keep your family comfortable, allowing you to spend all the time you need with your baby — even overnight.
- Private bathroom with a whirlpool tub for hydrotherapy during labor
- Pull-out couch for overnight support person
- Room service, including three meals a day for you and your support person
- Spacious birthing suites
- Table with chairs, recliner, fridge and a microwave
All rooms include:
- A radiant warmer, an isolette and a bassinet for your baby and sleeping accommodations for you
- A kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker
- A washer and dryer
- A bathroom with a shower and locker for your belongings
- Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV
You and your loved ones can take advantage of the family lounge's amenities in a homey environment.
NICU transport team
Navigating the NICU journey can be stressful for parents, especially when critical transport services are necessary. Rest assured that our highly trained NICU transport team is dedicated to safely transporting your newborn from a referring facility to our NICU and Family Suites. Additionally, we provide advanced monitoring capabilities to ensure your baby receives the necessary care.
Unlike a standard ambulance, our vehicle is staffed with a highly skilled, transport-trained registered nurse from our NICU, an EMT/paramedic driver and, if needed, an advanced practice provider — depending on the acuity of the baby.An experienced neonatologist is also available by phone at all times.
Transport Team services
Our vehicle is equipped with a specialized incubator capable of providing respiratory support, vital sign monitoring, thermoregulation, IV therapy, antibiotics and phototherapy. Transport services are available to neonatal patients throughout New Hampshire and the Greater Boston area 24/7.
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.
Addiction support
Our staff offers addiction treatment and recovery services along with high-quality, compassionate perinatal care for you and your baby. Get the care, support and treatment you need for a healthy pregnancy and a successful recovery journey. For more information, contact the St. Mary's Bank Pregnancy Care Center at (603) 663-8100.
