Advanced High Risk Care 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week The Family Centered Care Philosophy of The Birthplace carries into The NICU. Our level III NICU has 16 private rooms. Each room features state of the art technology and equipment as well as a sleeper sofa and Kangaroo chair so parents can be involved and stay with their infants 24/7 if they choose. Research shows that individually controlled lighting, sound and temperature as well as parental involvement lead to the best outcomes and shorter hospital stays. We treat parents like parents - not visitors.   Comprehensive NICU Team includes: Neonatalogists Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Respiratory Therapists Specially-Trained Nurses Pharmacists Lactation Consultants Occupational and Physical Therapists Family Services Representative           Our NICU is also honored to have a unique group of volunteers. The Family Advisory Board or FAB. The FAB is made up of parents who have previously had a baby in the NICU. These parents are available to offer one on one support and encouragement to other parents with NICU babies.		Neonatal Intensive Care Mission Statement We recognize the special care infant to be a unique individual with distinct needs.We are committed to providing competent and tender care to support the physiologic, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs of infants and their families. We respect the importance of the family and encourage their involvement and support in their infant's care. Our Family Space The Birthplace NICU also features a unique family space to ensure that parents are comfortable throughout their baby's entire stay. The Family Space includes:   Living Room Dining Room Laundry Room with washer and dryer Shower Lactation Lounge for breastfeeding mothers Private Patio