We’re committed to providing our smallest patients with the best
care available. For healthy, full-term infants, we encourage the practice
of rooming-in on a 24-hour basis because it enhances the physical and
psychological benefits for both mother and child. Our experienced staff
will help teach you to care for your newborn in your own room.
Neonatal Intesive Care
Neonatal care ranges from healthy babies born at full term to intensive,
round-the-clock life support for premature or critically ill newborns.Our Angel Eye Camera System in our NICU keeps families connected. It’s a small webcam that provides
24/7 secure video streaming for your baby while in the NICU. This gives
parents and families the opportunity to see their babies, despite the
temporary separation.
Board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners provide
24/7, on-site care for NICU infants. A dedicated team of nurses, respiratory
therapists, occupational therapists, chaplains, and social services professionals
work together toward one goal—a positive outcome.
For premature and high-risk newborns, East Jefferson General Hospital has
a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) designation offering the
highest level of neonatal critical care recognized by the State of Louisiana.
The NICU at East Jefferson is equipped with the latest equipment and technology.
Your baby’s care plan is based on their gestational age (how long
they have been in the womb) and health status.
What do NICU levels mean?
Level I NICU
Well care for healthy newborns
Level II NICU
Care for stable preterm infants needing gavage feeding and thermoregulation
Noninvasive ventilation, such as nasal CPAP with continuous monitoring
Antibiotics and IV fluids with pharmacy and lab support
Stabilization and transfer protocols for complex or worsening conditions
Level III NICU
Comprehensive respiratory support
Central line management, parenteral nutrition, and advanced analgesia and sedation
24/7 in-house or immediately available neonatal providers
Access to pediatric subspecialists and surgical services with transfer pathways
Levels I & II care
If your newborn needs a higher level of care, we are partnered with Manning
Family Children’s, home to a
Level IV NICU and the only hospital in Louisiana offering every pediatric medical and
surgical specialty under one roof.
