Infants needing specialized care may be transferred to the NICU at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, a partner with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Center for Women and Babies. This NICU is located just a few floors and a short elevator ride from our delivery suites. Together with the most advanced technology, the NICU team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is specially trained and experienced in caring for critically ill or premature babies. The NICU is staffed around the clock by a compassionate group of expert nurses and doctors dedicated to the needs of newborns and parents. The NICU provides care for many newborn conditions, including:
Premature infants – Infants born before 34 weeks’ gestation have an increased risk of complications and mortality.
Birth defects – These problems occur when the baby is developing in the womb and can be minor or more severe. While many causes of birth defects remain unknown, some can result from genetics, lifestyle choices and behaviors, infections contracted during pregnancy or exposure to certain chemicals.
Genetic syndrome – A type of disorder or disease that displays multiple identifying symptoms.
Gastrointestinal disorders – Problems that occur in a developing baby can lead to feeding or digestive difficulties and may result in colic, reflux, vomiting or diarrhea.
Infections or sepsis – This refers to bacterial bloodstream infections, such as pneumonia and other newborn infections.
Kidney disorders – Disorders affecting the balance of fluids, waste and salts that can develop within the first few days of a baby's life.
Major neonatal surgical needs – Some critically ill or premature newborns may require surgical care.
Respiratory disorders – Many premature babies have disorders that affect the lungs or breathing.
While most births occur without complications, sometimes a newborn infant will need extra help in transitioning to their new world. A difficult delivery, premature birth, birth defects or other special needs may present challenges for a baby and require specialized care. At Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Center for Women and Babies, we have experts in caring for newborns with special health needs, such as critical illness or low birth weight. Your baby also has close and immediate access to more advanced intensive care, if needed.
RPICC is a regionalized healthcare delivery system designed to deliver optimal medical care to high-risk pregnant women and a full range of neonatal intensive care services.
This is an in-person class. Class provides expectant parents with basic understanding of the birth process, labor options, pain control, cesarean delivery and postpartum expectations. Class includes the “Understanding Birth” booklet with access to an APP that provides videos, checklists, weblinks and other helpful tools to assist you in the birth process. Be sure to wear appropriate and comfy clothes to practice birthing positions.
Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby! Consider attending our two-hour "Understanding Breastfeeding” class in person. With a little practice and patience, breastfeeding will become second nature. We will cover essential information on the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby, how your body makes milk, what an effective latch looks like, different breastfeeding positions, how to know if your baby is feeding well, and the basics of expressing or pumping your milk.
Since newborns don't come with an owner's manual, consider attending our two-hour "Understanding Your Newborn” class in person. We will cover essential information on caring for your baby in the first six weeks…..things like what behavior to expect from your newborn, understanding crying and comforting, feeding, bathing, diapering, how to keep your baby safe and healthy, and when you should call the doctor. This interactive class helps parents through the transition from hospital to life at home.
Stroller sculpt is a 1-hour fitness class designed for moms at every stage of motherhood, from early postpartum and beyond, with modifications provided for pregnancy. Each session focuses on restoring deep core and pelvic floor connection through safe, intentional movement, all while meeting new mom friends and bonding with your baby.