Overview

Apollo Hospitals Lucknow provides Level III NICU care in Lucknow, with around-the-clock support from our experienced neonatology team for critically ill, premature, and high-risk newborns. Our neonatal specialists care for babies who need ventilator support, intensive monitoring, or coordinated surgical treatment.

If your baby was born prematurely, experienced a difficult delivery, or required observation immediately after birth, our neonatology team at Apollo Lucknow has the expertise, technology, and facilities to provide specialised newborn care.

Book an appointment to consult our neonatal specialists in Lucknow.

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Key Highlights

• Level III NICU in Lucknow with 24×7 neonatal specialist coverage
• Dedicated neonatologists, including Dr. Mala Kumar and Dr. Anubhava Patel
• Advanced respiratory support, phototherapy, and an infection-controlled NICU environment
• Family-centred neonatal care that keeps parents involved in important care decisions

About Neonatology

Neonatology is a specialised branch of paediatric medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of newborns, particularly babies born prematurely, with low birth weight, or with medical conditions requiring specialised care during the first 28 days of life.

Our neonatologists at Apollo Lucknow have specialised training to manage the fragile and rapidly changing needs of newborns, including babies requiring intensive care.

Neonatal care may be required for babies born before 37 weeks, babies experiencing breathing difficulties at birth, newborns with jaundice or low blood sugar, babies showing signs of infection, and babies with congenital conditions identified before or shortly after delivery.

Even full-term babies may require short-term NICU care in Lucknow when labour or delivery is complicated or when early feeding and temperature regulation do not progress as expected.

Neonatal medicine includes different levels of care. Healthy newborns may receive routine observation during the first hours after birth, while babies requiring immediate resuscitation, ventilator support, intravenous nutrition, or coordinated treatment with paediatric surgeons and cardiologists may require intensive neonatal care. Our neonatology team at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow is equipped to provide both routine and intensive newborn care.

Hospitals classify neonatal units into three levels according to the severity of conditions they can manage. Level III NICU represents the highest level of neonatal care. Our Apollo Lucknow NICU has the staffing and equipment required to care for ventilator-dependent babies and newborns requiring intensive monitoring or surgical coordination.

Early neonatal intervention is important because newborns have limited physiological reserves. Problems involving breathing, temperature, or blood sugar can progress quickly when left unaddressed. Timely access to the appropriate level of neonatal care can support better management during the critical first hours and days of life.

Why Choose Our Neonatology Services in Lucknow at Apollo? 

1. Experienced Neonatologists in Lucknow
   Our neonatology team manages newborns across a broad range of conditions, from routine neonatal jaundice to extremely low birth weight babies who may require prolonged intensive support.
2. Advanced Level III NICU
   Our NICU at Apollo Lucknow is equipped to provide Level III neonatal care for babies who require ventilator support, intensive monitoring, or coordinated surgical care.
3. 24×7 Neonatal Emergency Care
   Our neonatal specialists are available around the clock at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow. When your newborn requires urgent attention, our team is prepared to provide immediate neonatal care.
4. Multidisciplinary Support
   Some newborn conditions require coordinated care from multiple specialists. Our neonatologists work with paediatric cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists, and other specialists when your baby requires multidisciplinary treatment.
5. Family-Centred Care
   We keep parents regularly informed about their baby's condition throughout the NICU stay. When it is clinically safe, our team guides parents on feeding, holding, and skin-to-skin contact with their baby.
6. Infection Control Protocols
   Premature and critically ill newborns may have developing immune systems and can be particularly vulnerable to infection. Our NICU follows strict infection-control protocols designed to protect vulnerable newborns.
7. Advanced Neonatal Monitoring
   Our NICU continuously monitors key parameters such as your baby's heart rate, oxygen saturation, breathing, and temperature. Our specialists review these readings regularly to support timely clinical decision-making.

Conditions We Treat

Our neonatal team at Apollo Lucknow provides care for a wide range of newborn conditions, including:

• Premature birth
• Low birth weight and extremely low birth weight
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
• Birth asphyxia
• Neonatal jaundice
• Neonatal sepsis and other neonatal infections
• Congenital anomalies
• Congenital heart disease
• Feeding difficulties
• Hypoglycemia
• Hypothermia
• Neonatal seizures
• Meconium aspiration syndrome
• Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
• Birth trauma
• Twin and multiple birth care
• High-risk newborn care

Symptoms & Situations Requiring Immediate Care

Newborns cannot communicate what they are experiencing, so knowing which signs may require prompt medical attention can help you seek appropriate care for your baby.

Contact our neonatal team promptly if your baby develops:

• Difficulty breathing, including breathing that appears fast, laboured, or paused
• Poor feeding or refusing to feed
• Persistent, inconsolable crying
• Unusual or excessive sleepiness
• Bluish skin, lips, or nails (cyanosis)
• Fever or unusually low body temperature
• Convulsions or jerking movements
• Jaundice that becomes deeper or spreads, particularly during the first week
• Repeated vomiting
• Poor weight gain over several days

Our Neonatal Services in Lucknow

Our neonatal and NICU services at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow include:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• High-risk delivery support
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Premature baby care
• Ventilator support
• CPAP support
• Neonatal nutrition management
• Breastfeeding support and lactation guidance
• Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)
• Developmental follow-up
• Newborn screening
• Neonatal vaccination

Diagnosis & Evaluation

Our neonatal evaluation begins with a physical examination and standard newborn screening. Blood tests may be performed to assess blood counts and glucose levels, while infection markers are evaluated separately. Bilirubin testing may also be included when your baby has jaundice or there is a concern about bilirubin levels.

Additional tests depend on your baby's clinical condition. Babies experiencing breathing difficulties may require an X-ray. When a heart condition is suspected, an echocardiogram may be recommended. Depending on the neonatologist's assessment, some babies may also require neuroimaging or hearing evaluation before discharge.

Treatments We Offer

Our neonatal team provides treatments based on your baby's condition and clinical requirements, including:

• Ventilator and CPAP support for breathing difficulties
• Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
• Surfactant therapy for premature babies experiencing breathing difficulties
• Antibiotics when an infection is present
• IV nutrition, including TPN for babies who cannot feed normally
• Blood and exchange transfusion
• Coordinated surgical referral when your baby requires surgery
• Continued care and long-term follow-up after discharge

Technology & Facilities at Our Level III NICU in Lucknow

Our Level III NICU at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow provides the equipment and clinical environment required for critically ill and premature newborns.

Our NICU includes:

• Level III NICU with continuous specialist coverage
• Neonatal ventilators and CPAP systems
• Incubators and radiant warmers to help maintain stable body temperature
• Multiparameter monitoring for heart rate, oxygen saturation, and breathing
• Portable imaging for bedside diagnostics
• Point-of-care diagnostic testing
• An infection-controlled NICU environment designed to protect vulnerable newborns

Your Baby's Neonatal Care Journey at Apollo Lucknow

1. Antenatal Counselling
For high-risk pregnancies, our team meets with parents before delivery to prepare for potential NICU requirements.

2. Delivery Support
Our neonatal specialist is present for every high-risk delivery, ready to provide immediate support when your baby is born.

3. NICU Admission
Babies with more serious conditions may be admitted directly to our Level III NICU at birth for specialised neonatal care.

4. Daily Clinical Care
Our team reviews and updates your baby's treatment plan every day based on their response to treatment and changing clinical needs.

5. Parent Education
When it is clinically safe, our nurses and neonatal team guide you on how to feed and hold your baby and support appropriate skin-to-skin contact.

6. Discharge Planning
Before your baby leaves the hospital, our team explains feeding requirements, follow-up appointments, and specific warning signs you should monitor at home.

7. Developmental Follow-up
After discharge, your baby's doctor monitors progress such as weight gain, feeding, and development during follow-up visits.

Book an Appointment for Neonatology & NICU Care in Lucknow

If your baby needs specialised neonatal or NICU care, our neonatology team at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow is available around the clock to provide specialised support.

Book an appointment with our neonatology specialists in Lucknow today.