Search Results

Article

Sick Days

Blood glucose levels are often harder to control when a person with diabetes is sick. Properly prepare for sick days with this chapter.

 

Article

Glucagon and Mini-Dose Glucagon

Properly administer glucagon in an emergency with instructions in this chapter.

Article

Nutrition

Children need good nutrition to grow into healthy adults. This chapter will teach you about the nutritional value of different foods and how to measure serving sizes. 

Article

Developmental Milestones

Nationwide Children's Hospital provides a number of resources, including videos, to help you better understand your NICU baby's milestones and stay involved in his or her developmental care. Read and watch what to expect.

Article

Your Child's Health Care Team

There are many different members of the health care team that you may meet in the NICU. Besides a bedside nurse, every baby has a NICU medical team managing the overall care of your baby. Each team is supervised by an attending neonatologist.

Article

Family Guidelines in the NICU/NSCU

We want to make sure your stay at Nationwide Children’s is comfortable. These guidelines were designed to make a safe environment for your baby here in the NICU/NSCU.

Article

Communication With the Health Care Team

Communication between you and other members of the health care team is important so your baby can receive the best care possible. We know that many parents can’t be here during the day, but we still want you to be able to communicate with other members of the health care team.

Article

Kangaroo Care

Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, is good for your baby for many reasons, like keeping your baby warm. This care was first used to keep babies warm in countries that did not have warmers or incubators.

Article

Developmental Milestone Checklist

This checklist helps you understand your baby’s movement, environment, and most importantly, what activities you can enjoy with your baby. Only do the activities for your baby’s developmental age or younger. Learn more about your baby's developmental milestones.

Article

Insurance Information

As soon as you can, talk to your unit social worker to discuss your baby’s insurance coverage and any financial programs you qualify for. Please let the doctor or nurse know if you have any questions regarding insurance.

Most Popular Pages
Specialty

Asthma Program

Specialty

Clinical Therapies

Condition

Headaches

Condition

Nasal Congestion