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Children’s of Minnesota has the largest high-risk neonatal referral center in the region. The combined bed capacity for the neonatal units on the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses that are staffed and managed by Children’s is 154 beds.
Neonatal care is a leading program at Children’s, called a cornerstone program. These are major programs meeting rigorous criteria for excellence, including clinical research, use of advanced technology, and evidence-based practice.
The program encompasses four inpatient units: the Minneapolis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the St. Paul NICU, the Minneapolis Infant Care Center (ICC) and the Special Care Nursery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital (SCN).
Both Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU's) are a part of the comprehensive high-and low-risk perinatal programs that are provided in conjunction with Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis and United Hospital in St. Paul.
The neonatal service line is comprised of 22 neonatologists, 34 neonatal nurse practitioners, and over 400 nurses and support staff. Children's neonatologists provide on-site coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Premature infants have many special needs that increase the level of care required. The services and treatments offered increase the chance of survival while reducing the risks of serious long-term complications. Services offered at Children’s include:
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Families in the NICU:
Children's is a national leader in its commitment to the principles of family-centered care. View a 4-minute video of parents who have experienced Children's NICUs
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Children's – Minneapolis:
View a 4-minute video to learn more about the unit and its services for families.
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Children's - St. Paul:
Take a 4-minute video tour of the private-room environment.
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Refer a Patient
1 (866) 755-2121 Toll Free (612) 343-2121 Twin Cities metro area
Contact Us
Children’s – Minneapolis ( Map)
Neonatal intensive Care Unit
(612) 813-6295
Infant Care Center
(612) 813-6875
Special Care Nursery
(612) 863-4442
Children’s – St. Paul ( Map)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(651) 220-6210
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How family and friends can help during your NICU stay
An announcement card new parents can mail to family and friends, which includes a list of ways they can support your family while your baby is in the neonatal unit.
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Education Handouts
NICU Follow-Up; You and your premature baby:
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