Being a father with a child in the NICU is a frightening experience. You may not acknowledge all your concerns, but dad’s need to feel like they are helping their partner and being part of the NICU process. That doesn’t always happen, so supporting your partner during your baby’s NICU stay is essential for your
If your newborn is deemed medically fragile, the care staff will most likely whisk your baby away to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU. Even if you were expecting this, it is normal to feel stressed and scared.. There are many ways to participate in your infant’s care while in the NICU. This can
Nothing can compare to the feeling of transitioning newborns from the NICU to home. You are so gloriously happy to finally be bringing your precious new baby home from the hospital, and yet you might also be nervous about the transition. What if your baby gets sick without a doctor present? We’re here to tell
Due to inclement weather, PASC, PSG and Prosperity admin offices will be closed today , 1/17. PASC appointments will be switched to telehealth appointments. Thank you.
Due to the inclement weather, our clinics and admin offices will be closed today, Jan 7th.
Who or what inspired you? My father inspired me. He was a pharmacist and owner of a small neighborhood pharmacy. He knew every customer and he knew their families. He took care of their illnesses and cared for them and about them – he treated them like they were his own. He had an amazing work ethic, working long and hard hours preparing prescriptions and still
Who or what inspired you? Why did you become a neonatologist? I’ve always wanted to be a pediatrician, and I was for several years before becoming a neonatologist. I found the physiology of the fetus and neonate fascinating, and loved the clinical work associated with it. Working to care for babies and their families during
The NICU at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital is proud to receive the honor of the infant-drive feeding certification. They are the first NICU team in the country to receive this certification. WUSA9 was kind enough to feature this story on a segment called “Get Uplifted”. Join us in congratulating the whole NICU team and check
If you’re new at this breastfeeding thing, it’s certainly worth taking some time to review this advice from others who have gone through it themselves and have a few tips to share.
Last weekend, on October 26, 2019, Fairfax Neonatal Associates, P.C. celebrated the NICU graduates of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. It was amazing to see so many children and their families come to show our doctors and nurses just how far they have come since their NICU days.
