Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital

Specialty care for infants.

Sharp Mary Birch's NICU offers specialty care for little ones who need special attention. Whether your baby was born prematurely or with complications, there is no better place for your baby to grow, heal and receive high-quality medical care.

Why Choose Us?

  • Our 61-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the largest of its kind in Southern California
  • Sharp Mary Birch's NICU ranks among the top four centers in the nation for NICU infection prevention
  • Technology and innovation are combined with the human touch to give at-risk babies the best start in life
  • More than 130 babies are transferred to our NICU from other area hospitals each year
  • The NICU is focused on meeting the needs of the family
  • Family members are encouraged to help with the baby's care routine and can personalize the baby's bed space
  • Parents play an integral role in decisions regarding the baby's treatment
  • Visiting hours are 22 hours per day

Programs and Services
Parents of premature infants are also provided the opportunity to participate in Kangaroo Care — a form of skin-to-skin contact that encourages bonding, interaction and cuddling between parents and small babies. In addition to the emotional and psychological benefits of Kangaroo Care, the technique has also been shown to encourage breastfeeding, help with a restful sleep state and promote an early hospital release for premature infants.

Our Team
The multidisciplinary NICU team includes:

  • Lactation specialists
  • Neonatal nurse practitioners
  • Nurses
  • Nutritionists
  • Occupational and physical therapists
  • Physicians
  • Respiratory care practitioners
  • Social workers

Location
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (Map)
3003 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

Take a virtual tour of Sharp Mary Birch's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

For More Information
At Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, we are proud to be San Diego's only hospital dedicated to women's care. To learn more, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277). For help choosing the Sharp-affiliated doctor who is right for you, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or search for a San Diego OBGYN.

Last Updated: July 12, 2010