Giving birth to a baby is a wonderful experience for both parents though it is a complex process. Both the mother and the baby have to pass through various physical changes along with varying emotions. Before taking birth the baby is dependent on his mother for all the body functions but after birth, he has to make many adjustments like breathing, eating, developing immunity, etc. to live outside the mother’s body. Here the selection of a mother and child clinic becomes very crucial as in case the newborn child is not keeping well, then special attention and facilities are necessary to help him survive. So, here we will discuss various aspects related to giving birth to a baby and the baby's health. Most of the time new parents think that the mother and child clinic would be fully equipped with the facilities to look after the pregnancy but sometimes the circumstances are very difficult to manage and may put the life of a newborn in danger. 

An infant or newborn, or neonate is a child under 28 days of age. This period is very crucial for a child and the child is at the highest risk of facing death. Neonatal care is special care required by a newborn if the delivery is premature, or sick. All such babies are sent to the NICU( Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) under expert supervision for the necessary treatment required. These units are specially set areas where babies who need intensive care after birth are taken care of. When any baby is born premature or faces difficulty in delivery, they are recommended to go to NICU where they will get 24x7 care from the experts. This is required immediately after the baby's birth therefore, it is always better to go to a clinic where the NICU is available instead of the facility where you need to shift or transfer to any other hospital if the baby requires NICU. 

So always be aware that every hospital is not the same in providing NICU level of child care. Only some hospitals provide the best care to sick newborns and get certifications to offer neonatal intensive care. They need to maintain all the set standards as per medical protocols for the safety of the newborn. It is always recommended to visit a hospital that has an in-house NICU rather than one which refers the case to another facility as it may prove fatal for the newborn to get transferred. The NICU team works in conjunction with the parents to devise a plan to take care of high-risk newborns.

If you are undergoing the wonderful journey of motherhood and looking for a newborn baby hospital you may visit HJ Hospitals, Congo to have a safe and healthy delivery. The hospital has world-class facilities and an expert team of professionals to assure you of the complete health and well-being of your little bundle of joy. It is committed to providing personalised and guided services by some of the best and most experienced doctors, nurses, paramedics, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and support staff working 24x7 throughout your pregnancy period. Contact the team or visit the website to schedule an appointment. Be safe and stress-free!!