Advanced Care for Our Tiniest Fighters.
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
At Outreach Women and Children Hospital, we understand that having a baby admitted to the intensive care unit is one of the most stressful experiences a parent can face. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is designed to be more than just a medical facility; it is a sanctuary of healing, equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a team deeply committed to saving babies born too soon, too small, or too sick.
With established branches in Lekki, Festac, and Okota, our NICU network serves as a critical stabilization center for Lagos State and beyond. Led by Dr. Efunbo Dosekun, a veteran pediatrician with decades of experience in child health, our unit combines clinical precision with a “Family-Centered Care” philosophy. We don’t just treat the infant; we partner with the family.
How We Approach Care for Critically Ill Infants
Our approach to neonatal care bridges the gap between high-level medical intervention and the warmth of human touch. Every infant in our care receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific gestational age and medical needs.
- Advanced Life Support Technology: Our units are equipped with modern incubators to maintain thermoneutral environments, multiparameter monitors for constant tracking of vitals (heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate), and resuscitation units for immediate emergency response.
- Infection Control: We maintain strict sterility protocols to protect immune-compromised preterms from hospital-acquired infections.
- Nutritional Support: From parenteral nutrition to supporting breastfeeding mothers, we ensure every neonate receives the optimal nutrition required for growth and brain development.
- Family-Centered Bonding: We encourage Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) and parental bonding as soon as it is medically safe, ensuring you remain the most important part of your baby’s recovery.
Why Choose the NICU at Outreach Hospitals?
Government-Vetted Excellence
We are the only private hospital in Lagos contracted by the Federal Government (via the NHIA) to provide Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) for vulnerable families. This serves as the ultimate validation of our clinical standards and capacity.
24/7 Emergency Readiness
Our NICU is supported by a 24-hour emergency and ambulance service, ensuring that transport for sick neonates is handled with speed and clinical expertise.
Network of Expertise
With Level I–IV NICU capabilities (ranging from basic care to advanced life support), we have the infrastructure to manage complex cases that other facilities may refer out.
Conditions We Treat
Our clinical team is experienced in managing a wide spectrum of neonatal complications, including but not limited to:
- Prematurity: Specialized care for babies born before 37 weeks (including extreme preterms <28 weeks).
- Neonatal Jaundice: Effective management of hyperbilirubinemia using advanced intensive phototherapy units.
- Respiratory Distress: Management of breathing difficulties common in undeveloped lungs.
- Neonatal Sepsis: Rapid identification and treatment of severe infections.
- Low Birth Weight: Growth monitoring and nutritional rehabilitation for babies born small for gestational age.
Our Specialized Team
Technology is only as effective as the hands that operate it. Our NICU is manned 24/7 by a dedicated team of:
- Consultant Neonatologists & Pediatricians: Leading the clinical direction and daily rounds.
- Neonatal Nurses: Trained specifically in neonatal life support and the delicate handling of fragile infants.
- Allied Health Professionals: Including nutritionists and developmental therapists who support the holistic recovery of the child.
Care Beyond the NICU (Follow-Up & Development)
Discharge is a milestone, not the finish line. Outreach Hospitals provides a comprehensive High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Program to monitor the growth and development of NICU graduates.
- Growth Monitoring & Nutrition: Ensuring catch-up growth meets age-appropriate milestones.
- Neuro-Developmental Assessments: Early detection of any developmental delays to allow for timely intervention.
- Immunization: Keeping your baby protected with a full schedule of vaccinations.
”I didn't think we would make it. My baby was born at 29 weeks and looked so fragile. The team at Outreach didn't just hook him up to machines; they cared for him like he was their own. Today, he is a thriving toddler. Outreach is a place of miracles.
Mrs A.Lekki Branch
