Neonatology

Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

With a dedicated inpatient unit and outpatient follow-up service, the Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia addresses the medical, nutritional, developmental and social needs of each patient. Our unique approach provides the most advanced, comprehensive BPD care with proven improved outcomes.

Innovative Infant Feeding Disorders Program

The Innovative Infant Feeding Disorders Program works to prevent, predict, diagnose and treat feeding-related disorders for infants. Dedicated to improving outcomes, our expert team focuses on personalized, feeding management strategies based on the latest clinical and transitional research.

Small Baby Program

Our Small Baby Program is dedicated to the care of babies born at less than 27 weeks. We provide an interdisciplinary approach to family-centered care, allowing extremely premature babies to not only survive, but to reach their milestones.

NICU Follow-up Programs

After leaving the NICU, your baby can be at high risk for developmental problems. The NICU Follow-up Program identifies and treats developmental needs early, ensuring the correct medical services and family support are in place to make a lasting difference.

The Fetal Center

The Fetal Center offers advanced diagnostic, treatment and recovery options for families facing complex birth defects. We are devoted to improving neonatal outcomes for most fetal complications while supporting you along the way.

Transport

Our Transport Program provides 24-hour pediatric and neonatal critical-care transport services for patients both near and far. Our specially trained team ensures the safe, fast transport of critically ill patients via mobile ICU, helicopter and jet aircraft.

Josephine and Jaxton

Condition(s): Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia BPD, Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 1 Years

Born at just 29 weeks, twins Josie and Jaxton spent their first months in the NICU overcoming an unexpected start.

Karson

Condition(s): Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 1 Years

Born nearly eight weeks early, Karson faced a long NICU stay, a rare genetic diagnosis, and brain surgery before his first birthday. Today, thanks to expert care at Nationwide Children’s, he is thriving.

Andie

Condition(s): Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 2 Years

Born at just 25 weeks and weighing only 1.6 pounds, Andie spent 119 days in the NICU overcoming challenge after challenge. Today, she’s a happy, healthy baby who continues to amaze her family every day.

Daniel

Condition(s): Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia BPD, Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 2 Years

One of the smallest babies to be born in Ohio with a 5% survival rate beat all odds and has officially been discharged from the NICU after almost 7 months! 

Finley

Condition(s): Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 4 Years

Finley was born extremely premature at 23 weeks. She is now six months and continues her treatment at Nationwide Children's. Learn more about Finley's story. 

Canaan K

Condition(s): Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 1 Years

Born at 22 weeks and weighing just over a pound, Canaan overcame incredible odds with the care of Nationwide Children’s NICU and his devoted parents.

Harper

Condition(s): Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 4 Years

Born at just 22 weeks and weighing only 450 grams, Harper spent five months in the NICU fighting for her life. Today, she’s a thriving little miracle thanks to her incredible strength and the expert care she received at Nationwide Children’s.

Gabe

Condition(s): Extreme Prematurity
Age Today: 2 Years

Gabe was born on July 12 at 25 weeks and four days, weighing just two pounds. Premature babies like Gabe are at risk for many complications, like infection, breathing problems and anemia. He was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at his birth hospital to become strong enough to go home.