NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Families in the Twin Cities north metro now have access to 24/7 neonatal experts providing care for even more prematurely born infants.

Dr. Thomas George, system medical director for neonatology at Children's Minnesota, talks about his journey as a neonatologist and his favorite moments treating newborns. He also explains what's so special about our neonatal team that works across three sites — St. Paul, Minneapolis and Coon Rapids — and collaborates with hospitals across the region.

Richard was born at 21 weeks, making him one of the youngest babies to survive, according to Dr. Stacy Kern, their neonatologist.

Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit can be scary, so Children’s Minnesota is answering questions you might have if your baby is in the NICU.

Yishan was born at 23 weeks and weighed only 520 grams, which is a little heavier than a pound of butter. The team at Children's Minnesota gave the Chan family hope that their preemie baby would be a miracle baby — and he was.

One family's story of the importance of kangaroo care for their baby girls in the Children's Minnesota NICU.

Hannah Hill shares tips for families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and friends that want to support during that difficult time.