Newborn Center, Synphaet Children’s Hospital

Caring from the heart with medical specialists and modern technology, ensuring peace of mind 24/7.

The first second your little one opens their eyes to the world is an exceptionally special and precious moment for every family. The newborn period is a time when the body’s physiology and systems are extremely delicate and sensitive to change, requiring specialized, attentive, and gentle care. Whether it is a healthy full-term birth, a premature delivery, or a newborn with complications, receiving correct screening, diagnosis, and care right from birth forms the foundation to reduce complication risks and support healthy growth in every dimension.

The Newborn Center at Synphaet Children’s Hospital is ready to care for your baby from the very first second of life. Staffed by neonatologists, experienced neonatal nurses, and a multidisciplinary team, alongside modern medical technologies, we provide close care covering diagnostics, treatment, critical monitoring, and developmental follow-up. Parents can rest assured that their babies receive the absolute best care from day one.

Conditions and Diseases We Care for and Treat

We provide comprehensive care, diagnosis, and treatment for all newborn conditions, covering both healthy newborn care and neonatal intensive care.

• Premature and Low Birth Weight Infants: Preterm infants and newborns with low birth weight.
• Respiratory Disorders: Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTNB), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), apnea of prematurity, and Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS).
• Neonatal Jaundice: Physiological jaundice, hemolytic disease of the newborn due to maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility (ABO/Rh), and biliary atresia or liver diseases.
• Neonatal Infections (Neonatal Sepsis): Bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis, and mother-to-child transmitted infections.
• Heart Diseases and Congenital Anomalies: Congenital heart disease, gastrointestinal malformations, neurological defects, and genetic or congenital disorders.
• Nutritional and Growth Problems: Poor feeding, poor weight gain, and neonatal hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Diagnostic Services and Specialized Neonatal Care

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Equipped with smart temperature-controlled incubators, neonatal ventilators, and continuous 24-hour vital signs monitoring systems.
• Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice: High-efficiency phototherapy machines that reduce bilirubin levels in the blood quickly and safely.
• Newborn Screening: Screenings for congenital hypothyroidism, congenital metabolic disorders, newborn hearing screening, and congenital heart disease screening.
• Home Readiness and Parent Coaching: Guidance on breastfeeding, bathing, umbilical cord care, observing warning signs of illness, correct latching techniques, and post-discharge developmental follow-ups.
• Blood Tests, Laboratory Diagnostics, and Neonatal Ultrasound based on medical indications.
• Intravenous Fluid and Nutritional Therapy: For infants with specific medical indications.

Why choose the Newborn Center at Synphaet Children’s Hospital?

• ✓ Dedicated Neonatal and Perinatal Specialists: Physical examinations, healthcare from birth, and close developmental monitoring by highly experienced neonatologists.
• ✓ High-Standard NICU: Sterile environments equipped with specialized, infant-sized medical equipment and precise temperature controls tailored for newborns.
• ✓ 24/7 Emergency Care Readiness: Specialized pediatricians and neonatal nurses on standby at all times to handle unexpected complications immediately.
• ✓ Promoting Mother-Baby Bonding and Breastfeeding: Lactation experts providing detailed, gentle guidance to build parents’ confidence before taking their baby home.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Why is Newborn Screening important?

A: Newborn screening helps detect underlying disorders that may not show clear symptoms immediately after birth, such as congenital hypothyroidism or certain genetic metabolic diseases. Detecting and treating these early prevents intellectual disabilities and ensures normal development.

Q: How can I tell if my baby has “jaundice,” and when should I seek medical help?

A: Parents can gently press their finger on the baby’s skin (face or chest). If the skin looks distinctly yellow, especially if the yellowing spreads to the abdomen, legs, or the whites of the eyes, and is accompanied by lethargy, poor feeding, or pale stools, seek immediate evaluation by a pediatrician to test bilirubin levels.

Q: How long does a premature baby need to stay in the incubator?

A: The duration depends on the gestational age at birth, weight, respiratory status, and the baby’s ability to regulate their body temperature. The neonatologist will transition the baby out of the incubator when they can maintain their own body temperature, breathe comfortably, and feed safely.

Q: What should I do if my baby feeds poorly and is not gaining weight?

A: Bring the baby to a pediatrician for an evaluation to check for dehydration, latching/swallowing difficulties, or underlying illnesses, and to receive professional nutritional guidance.

Q: When should a newborn have their first check-up after going home?

A: Generally within 3 to 7 days after discharge, or earlier if specifically scheduled by the neonatologist.