NICU at Sharp

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Superior care for our tiniest patients

If your baby is born prematurely or with complications, there is no better place for your newborn to grow, heal and receive high-quality medical care than at the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at Sharp Chula Vista Center for Women & Newborns, Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.

Only the best care for you and your baby

Caring for a NICU baby takes more than a team of compassionate clinicians ― it also takes you. That's why we involve family every step of the way. Visiting hours are 22 hours per day, ensuring you'll be there when you need to be. We encourage parents to have skin-to-skin contact with their baby to foster bonding and promote an early release for premature infants.

We know what your little one needs. We are doctors, nurses, lactation specialists, nutritionists, physical therapists and respiratory care practitioners. And we're all working together to help your baby heal.

Resources for NICU parents

  • Guiding parents through the NICU experience
    This specialized guide from Sharp Mary Birch Hospital (also available in Spanish) provides important information about what to expect as a NICU parent, such as caring for your baby during the first few weeks of life and preparing for your baby’s discharge from the hospital.

  • Newborn and baby care classes and support groups

  • Infant CPR
    While the thought of using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on your baby is frightening, knowing what to do in an emergency could save a life. The Sharp Cardiac Training Center created this brief instructional video (also available in Spanish) that shares how to perform CPR and chocking prevention techniques on an infant.

  • Kangaroo care in the NICU
    We encourage you to be as hands on and involved as possible with your baby, even while in the NICU. Learn how to do skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care.

  • Hydrotherapy in the NICU
    Hydrotherapy treatments are used to promote brain development and motor patterns in babies born earlier than 32 weeks.

Have your baby close to home

Our world-class NICUs are conveniently located in Sharp hospitals across San Diego County.

How to choose Sharp for your baby's care

To find a doctor who is affiliated with Sharp, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or search for a San Diego OBGYN. Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans.