Special Care Nursery
Our special care nursery cares for babies who need medical monitoring or services not available in our regular nursery. In the neonatal unit, special care is given to babies that are born prematurely or those infants who have illnesses, abnormalities or other medical conditions that require a specialized level of care in addition to the routine care normal newborns receive.
SGMC's first neonatologists, Dr. Christopher Young is on staff to provide care and comfort to premature babies delivered at SGMC. His expertise along with our dedicated nursery staff, provide our mothers and babies with a wonderful resource close to home. Babies in the Special Care Nursery are cared for by nurses specially trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation and Stable (stabilization of infants for transport to another facility). Also on the team are respiratory therapists, social workers, pharmacists and a lactation consultant.
Visitation
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Visitation by parents is highly encouraged. Please try to avoid visitation during shift changes.
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Limit 2 visitors at a time. Visitors (up to four) may be designated by the parents for visitation.
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Visitors must bring and present their photo ID.
How do I get updates on my baby when I am not there?
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If you are released before your baby is released from the hospital, you may call 229-259-4265 to check on your baby’s progress 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Cell Phones are NOT allowed in the Special Care Nursery.
Special Care Nursery Brochure
The team caring for your baby in the Special Care Nursery will work with you and your family to plan ahead for discharge. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable caring for your baby at home. Once your baby is discharged home, SGMC provides a triage phone service and an after-hours clinic for children.
Youth Care
Monday – Friday 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9:30am – 4:30pm
All children registered will be seen before Youth Care closes.