Neonatology

Overview

Children’s Minnesota neonatology program encompasses the largest high-risk neonatal care program in the Upper Midwest with nearly 200 neonatal beds. Our fetal intervention program is also nationally recognized for exceptional clinical outcomes. Children’s Minnesota neonatology provides everything from consults to air and ground transportation for babies in need. We are committed to consistent care across the community, limiting unnecessary variation, identifying and spreading best practices, and rapidly addressing opportunities for improvement.

Services offered

Consultations for high-risk prenatal, pediatric subspecialty, lactation and infant feeding
Developmental assessment and therapy
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Fetal diagnostics and surgery
General and specialty surgical services
High-risk delivery support
Level II-IV NICU
Long-term neonatal follow-up
Mild systemic hypothermia (MSH) for infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
Neonatal cardiovascular program
Neonatal transport services
Neuro-NICU program
Ophthalmologic and retinal services, including retinopathy screening
Psychosocial assessment, support and referrals
Respiratory support
- Inhaled nitric oxide therapy
- Noninvasive, conventional and high-frequency ventilation
- Diagnostic testing
- Apnea testing
- At-home apnea monitoring
- Infant pulmonary function testing
Screenings, including CCHD and hearing
Telephone consultations for physicians and consultation/telemedicine capabilities
The Kid Experts^® At Home monitoring program
Virtual consultations