The Neonatal Units in NHS Lothian cares for premature and sick babies. 1 in 7 babies born will need support from the Neonatal team. Babies can be admitted to neonatal care for a number of reasons, including when they:
- Are born early – 1 baby in 13 is born early, and babies born before 34 weeks may need extra help with breathing, feeding and keeping warm
- Are very small and have a low birthweight
- Have an infection
- Have a mother who has diabetes
- Have jaundice
- Had a very difficult birth
- Are waiting for, or recovering from surgery
