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An all-single room NICU

Cook Children's Medical Center now offers the highest level of care in Tarrant County with our Level IV, all-single room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

But what makes us even more unique is that our rooms are designed so that twins, triplets and quadruplets can stay together in one room. There is also room for parents to stay as well.

 

In fact, studies show that premature and medically fragile babies heal and grow faster when they are close to their mother. That's why we designed the all-single room NICU, so you don't have to leave your baby's side. We want to make your experience feel as close to home as possible, so you'll be comfortable while staying with your baby around-the-clock. You'll also have peace of mind knowing that you are surrounded by a dedicated staff that specializes in pediatrics to provide the highest level of care for your baby.

At Cook Children's, parents are the most important member of a baby's health care team. Our goal is for you to participate in the care of your baby as much as possible. Parents are not considered visitors in our unit. Here, you are a part of the team. And, you can stay with your baby as long as you want.

State-of-the-art technology

Cook Children's NICU offers the latest technology and services to treat babies such as:

  • Highly trained pediatric specialists including cardiologists, pulmonologists, neurologists, nephrologists and geneticists.
  • An experienced neonatal transport team available to travel to high-risk deliveries.
  • Neonatologists onsite 24/7.
  • Hypothermia treatment for babies whose hearts, brains and lungs need to recover from trauma.
  • A hyperinsulinism program to treat children with above normal insulin levels. The program is one of just two in the country.
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to help babies recover from surgeries or disease treatments.
  • A team of nurses dedicated to preventing central line infections successfully for more than two years and counting.
  • Full-time lactation consultants.
  • A staff dedicated to including parents in daily reports about their baby.

NICU accommodations

Parent-controlled lighting A parent sofa that folds out to a bed.

Cook Children's NICU accommodations also include:

  • Rocker recliner in each room to encourage skin-to-skin care. This is beneficial for the baby's brain activity, heart rate and stress level. It also helps mom and baby bond.
  • A parent sofa that folds out to a bed.
  • In-room breast pump so mom can stay at her baby's bedside while pumping.
  • A milk bank with storage to help and encourage mothers to provide the best nutrition for their babies.
  • Parent-controlled lighting in each room so baby can experience better rest for healing and growth.
  • Showers, laundry, Internet access and a parent lounge where families can store food.
  • Sibling orientation staffed by Child Life specialists, to help include brothers and sisters in the care of the new baby.
  • A weekly family support group to help families connect and learn from each others' experiences.

World-class support

Our NICU support team includes:

  • Award-winning nurses.
  • The most Child Life specialists available for infant massage and sibling support.
  • Educators who prepare parents for at-home care.
  • Physical and occupational therapists specifically trained in newborn care.