My baby needs care on the neonatal unit

This animation follows four families through a 24-hour period on the neonatal unit. It talks about four parents who kindly shared their experiences and worked with staff to write and record the animation.

 The video includes useful information on:

  • What a Neonatal unit is
  • Different levels of care for babies
  • How you can be involved in your baby's care
  • The different staff helping to care for your baby

Feeding my sick or early baby

 If your baby needs care on a neonatal unit you will be asked to give them your milk.

The team looking after you and your baby will support you with this.

You can also find more information here:

Your milk is medicine

Giving your baby expressed milk

Donor Human Milk