Christopher’s Journey.

Here is some information about Neo-natal Units and their different levels. Christopher is likely to start off in Level 3, and as he gets better and stronger, he will move down to Level 2 and then Level 1.

“Babies who spend time in a level 1 nursery are usually relatively well, just needing closer observation.
The caregiver carries out the required observations and gives guidance on feeding, bathing, and day to day care as well as helping parents become accustomed to handling their baby. Babies who have been very unwell in levels 2 and / or 3 of the nursery may spend some time in level 1 after they recover and are preparing to go home. ”

“A level 2 nursery caters for babies who are unwell and / or premature and need a fair degree of medical treatment, but who can breathe on their own. Most babies who need treatment in a newborn nursery will spend their time in a level 2 nursery.

Babies who spend time in a level 2 nursery are usually unwell and require treatment to administer medications, fluids and nourishment. They are likely to be placed into a humidicrib or incubator bed to help keep them warm, usually having monitors and / or drip machines fed through special openings in the crib.”

“A level 3 nursery caters for babies who are very unwell or very premature. They usually need constant medical attention and generally assistance to breathe artificially with machines. Babies who spend time in a level 3 nursery will often have many wires and tubes attached to them with monitors that can continually beep and flash around the baby, tracking their well being.”