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Neonatology

<p>Neonatology</p>

Texas Children’s Newborn Center® was the first hospital in Texas to be designated a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s top centers for neonatology.

Located in Houston, the Woodlands, and Austin, TX, our NICUs combine family-centric care with expert-specialized care to improve neonatal outcomes and give newborns the best possible start in life.

215 Beds One of the largest NICUs in the U.S., NICU couplet care beds coming 2025

2,000+ Neonates receive evidence-based, sub-specialty customized care annually

Level IV Designated NICU with the highest capabilities.

~27% patients travel across Texas, the U.S., or from overseas, for specialized care at the Newborn Center.

Ranked #3 in Neonatology

Proud to be ranked #3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

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Leaders in neonatal medicine

Why Expecting Parents need a BUMP

Even in the most “normal” of pregnancies, unexpected complications can arise and cause lots of anxiety. This anxiety can be minimized through a little bit of thoughtful planning.

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What to Look For in a NICU

If your baby needs advanced medical care, you’ll want to know that you’ll have everything you need to help your baby grow and develop.

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Regional and national recognition

  • Baby-Friendly birth by Baby-Friendly USA
  • Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care designation; Nationally designated Maternity Specialty Care Center by Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Disney© reimagine the patient journey: First hospital to collaborate with Walt Disney Company to improve patient experience
  • Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Stage 7 Designation
  • Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Palliative Care Certification
  • Level IV Maternal Care designation by the State of Texas
  • Level 1 Optimal Resources for Children’s Surgical Care/Children’s Surgery Center designation by American College of Surgeons
  • Magnet Recognition Program by American Nurses Credentialing Center Since 2003
  • Neonatal Faculty Members recognized as Best Doctors in America
  • Renal Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Platinum Level Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program

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