The neonatology department specialises in the care of premature babies and sick newborns. Each baby receives expert care and the necessary attention. Parents are involved as much as possible.
Besides the medical and nursing care your baby needs, we also want to stimulate its development. For all this, a comfortable environment for the baby is very important.
We therefore attach great importance to sound and light insulation, gentle handling and good positioning of your baby. As a parent, you will be involved in this optimal care.
Your presence is extremely important. By your voice, smell and own way of touching, the premature baby will be able to get to know you. Please note that uninterrupted sleep phases are essential for your baby's further development and growth.
Whenever possible, you will be actively involved in caring for the baby in the incubator. We will help you change a nappy and feed the baby. You may also bring personal clothing. Please wash these items beforehand. Cuddly toys are not allowed in the incubator for hygienic reasons. One cuddly toy is allowed on the incubator.
In terms of quality, breast milk comes in first place. In the initial phase, your baby will not be able to drink directly from the breast yet. Therefore, we will start expressing breast milk. The expressed milk, no matter how little, is offered in a bottle. As your baby gets older, he will suck more powerfully and also learn to drink directly from the breast.
If you choose bottle feeding, we will also help you through the whole feeding process.
We offer the possibility of kangaroo care: due to skin-to-skin contact, the warmth of your body and your smell, the baby experiences maximum security. Kangaroo care is allowed twice a day for about an hour provided your baby is stable. We recommend doing this after a feeding session. We provide a separate room for optimal enjoyment.
