Neonatologist Doctors in India

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Prematurity

Birth before 37 weeks of gestation. India has the highest number of preterm births globally. These babies need specialised NICU care.

Neonatal Jaundice

Yellowing of skin and eyes in newborns due to elevated bilirubin. Common in the first week of life, usually physiological.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

Breathing difficulty in premature babies due to lack of surfactant — a substance that keeps lung air sacs open.

Neonatal Sepsis

Serious blood infection in newborns, either acquired during birth (early-onset) or in NICU (late-onset).

Birth Asphyxia

Oxygen deprivation during birth causing potential brain damage. Therapeutic cooling within 6 hours can reduce brain injury.

Before Your Visit

If premature delivery is expected, ask about antenatal steroid injections — they mature baby's lungs before birth
Choose a hospital with a Level II or III NICU for high-risk pregnancies
Prepare mentally — NICU stays can range from days to months depending on gestational age
Arrange for breast pump if the baby cannot feed directly — expressed milk can be given via tube

During the Appointment

Participate in kangaroo mother care as soon as the neonatologist allows — it stabilises heart rate and temperature
Express breast milk every 2-3 hours to establish supply even if baby cannot feed yet
Learn to read your baby's cues — stress signs, feeding readiness, and comfort signals
Ask about your baby's daily weight, feeding volume, and any medication changes

After the Visit

Follow the modified vaccination schedule recommended for premature babies
Monitor growth using corrected age charts — don't compare with full-term babies
Watch for signs of illness — premature babies are more vulnerable to infections in the first year
Attend all developmental follow-up appointments — early intervention for delays makes a significant difference

A Neonatologist specializes in the care of newborn babies, especially premature or sick newborns requiring NICU care.

If your baby is born premature or has breathing difficulty, a neonatologist will be part of the delivery team.