Best Hospital for Neonatology in Hyderabad, India

Our Neonatology Department at Yashoda Hospitals is well equipped with a Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), neonatal diagnostics, OPD and vaccinations. The specialists of the Neonatology department provide exclusive care for infants especially for preterm babies who receive specialised care and 24/7 monitoring and round the clock neonatal emergency care services making it one of the best neonatal hospitals in Hyderabad.

Newborn screening under an expert neonatologist supervision aided with advanced infrastructure plays a vital role to diagnose health conditions that appear during birth and defects that have been congenitally formed. Majority of the newborns are born healthy at our hospitals with prior prenatal screenings and precautions taken during pregnancy under the expert doctors. Neonatal screening test with the cord blood is performed before discharging the baby at the hospital. Since a few disorders are not noticeable in the newborn, early detection, diagnosis, and intervention can prevent death or disability that is caused by an inherited metabolic disorder.

We understand that every child is unique, and so is every parent’s journey when welcoming a newborn. In some cases, parents may need guidance on providing extra care, especially for low birth weight or preterm babies. Our neonatology wing has nurses, lactation consultants who guide you on breastfeeding, skin to skin contact (Kangaroo Mother Care)which are very crucial for the growth and development of the preterm babies.

The department has a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that offers advanced neonatal care in close coordination with neonatologists, perinatologists’ & obstetricians stands out as the best NICU hospital in Hyderabad, Our expertise exclusively lies in providing care for

• Premature and Extremely Low Birth-Weight infants
• Perinatal Asphyxia
• Major Birth Defects
• Neonatal Jaundice
• Neonatal Seizures
• Providing care during Post surgical care
• Management of Neonatal Sepsis
• Providing care for Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome

The state-of-the-art facilities help to diagnose fetal anomalies and provide timely treatment and intervention. Advanced technology and infrastructure like sophisticated ultrasound or sonography, echocardiograms and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) helps in diagnosing fetal anomalies. Our dedicated genetic counselling services offer support and perform testing procedures like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (to detect chromosomal disorders like Down Syndrome or other genetic conditions like Cystic fibrosis).

The NICU has facilities to care for the sick and premature newborn with constant support from multidisciplinary team of Paediatric Surgeon, Anaesthetist, Paediatric Cardiologist, Ophthalmologist, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physiotherapist, Audiologist, Plastic Surgeon, Endocrinologist, Dermatologist and Neuro Surgeon.

Comprehensive Neonatal Services:

• Bedside Echocardiography & Cardiac Services
  24/7 cardiac health monitoring is done in neonates in intensive care units under the expert supervision of cardiologists enabling them to provide prompt diagnosis and treatment for cardiac defects.
• Neonatal Eye Examination
  Periodic eye examination is very crucial in very preterm babies as conditions like Retinopathy of prematurity is a most common finding which if not treated promptly can lead to blindness. To prevent ROP, our ophthalmologists will periodically examine the retina of these preterm infants. Bedside laser therapy is available to treat advanced cases of ROP to halt the progression of the disease immediately.
• Fetal Medicine
  The department of fetal medicine and neonatology work hand in hand. The fetal medicine specialists screen for congenital defects, growth and development of the baby while in the womb and are competent in performing various antenatal procedures like amniocentesis, chorionic villus biopsy and intrauterine transfusions if required
• Genetic Counselling Services
  Our specialised team of genetic counsellors screen the newborns for any metabolic and genetic disorders and provide a full spectrum of support for babies diagnosed with genetic disorders.
• Mechanical Ventilation
  Newborns, especially the preterm babies have immature lungs and lung dysfunction for which ventilator support is required. The department has stringent aseptic conditions with multiple mechanical ventilators to support this very crucial need of the sick newborns and preterm babies.
• High Frequency Ventilators
  Yashoda Hospitals stands as one of the top patient care centers with the most advanced infrastructure in India. This applies to every speciality in the Hospital. The department of neonatology is equipped with sophisticated infrastructure like High Frequency Ventilators to support the babies with severe lung diseases who may fail on conventional ventilators.
• Supportive Therapies:
  Our specialised team of Occupational therapists and support staff regularly visit the sick newborns who need additional care for improving oral motor functions like feeding and swallowing ensuring a smooth transition to breast/bottle feeding.
• Neuroimaging for neonates
  Our neonatologists specifically perform any neuro imaging like ultrasound and MRI of the brain. The ultrasound units are readily available bedside for easy access and convenience.
• Nutrition for Neonates
  The sick or the preterm babies need parenteral methods of nutrition to support their growth as they may be intolerant to oral feeds. The parenteral nutrition is provided by the specialised staff under stringent aseptic conditions like laminar flow.
• Phototherapy and Exchange Transfusion
  The department is aided with phototherapy and exchange transfusion which is a needed for babies with significant jaundice
• Newborn Hearing Screening
  Every newborn is checked for a hearing test .These tests help detect hearing loss early, allowing for timely intervention and management.

Looking for the best care and right treatment for your newborn?
Yashoda Hospitals is your trusted destination — renowned as the Best Neonatology Hospital in Hyderabad with expert neonatologists and state-of-the-art facilities.