NICU
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides critical care to newborns who are ill or premature. Many factors may lead to a newborn being admitted to the NICU, including low birth weight or complications during delivery. The NICU staff works closely with parents to develop a treatment plan for their newborn.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the Inland Empire
We provide your newborn with specialized care for as long as they need it.
At Riverside Community Hospital, our neonatologists treat premature newborns who require a higher level of care than is available in a traditional nursery. In our NICU, we aim to involve you in every aspect of your child's well-being.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Conditions treated by our neonatal specialists
Our leading-edge NICU was designed with your family in mind. We are able to treat a wide range of newborn needs, including:
- Complications during delivery
- Illness
- Low birth weight
- Respiratory problems
Features of our neonatal ICU
Bringing a child into the world should be a joyous event, but sometimes unforeseen situations occur. If your baby is born in our hospital, they will have immediate access to neonatal intensive care in our on-site Level III NICU, if needed.
Our NICU expansion
We have recently expanded our neonatal intensive care unit to 18,766 square feet and redesigned the facility to accommodate the needs of your family. Our NICU features include:
- 35 infant beds
- Family waiting room
- Isolation rooms
- Nursing rooms
- Parent sleep room
Specialized newborn services
When you need it most, we deliver a safe and nurturing environment to welcome your baby. If your pregnancy is considered high-risk or you have complications, our expert team is here to support you with advanced maternity care.
During a stay in the NICU, your baby will be monitored 24/7 by neonatologists trained in caring for sick and premature infants. You and your newborn will receive comprehensive care, which may include:
- 24/7 coverage by board-certified neonatologists
- 24/7 access to a respiratory therapist certified in neonatal care
- Dedicated case managers
- Highly-secure area for families
- Isolettes and warming beds
- Perinatal nurse navigator
Neonatal transport
We know it can be stressful when your baby is being transferred to another facility, so we aim to provide the best possible care. Our neonatal critical care transport team consists of registered nurses and respiratory therapists with extensive training and backgrounds in neonatal intensive care. All members are educated in transport safety, as well as advanced practice skills and technology.