Ashley’s Story
Ashley was so excited to learn she was expecting twins. She delivered early at 26 weeks and her children received the expert care they needed in the El Camino Health NICU. Today, she has three toddlers and is loving the small moments that make life so special.
What to Expect During Your NICU Stay
You deserve to feel close to your baby while they’re in the NICU. We are here to help make this experience easier for you. Our multidisciplinary team of neonatologists collaborate with NICU nurses, dieticians, physical and occupational therapists, lactation consultants and dedicated pharmacists to create a personalized care plan for your baby. We keep you informed at every step and help you stay involved in their care.
We want you to be able to bond with your baby during their stay and encourage you to hold, touch and talk to them whenever possible. You’ll also have access to our Angel Eye program, so you can see your baby at any time, from anywhere.
To ease your family’s experience, we offer:
- Banked breastmilk and a milk kitchen to tailor milk for your baby
- Breastfeeding support with international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLC)
- Community resources to help your family
- Emotional support, including through the NICU parent mental health support program
- Help navigating insurance questions
- Ongoing care support, including finding equipment for home care after you leave the hospital
Neonatal Respiratory Care
Respiratory issues are some of the most common conditions impacting premature babies, If your baby is experiencing these challenges, our specially trained respiratory therapists care for them with the full range of advanced neonatal respiratory therapies.
Level III NICU at Mountain View
In collaboration with Stanford Medicine, our Level III NICU at Mountain View Hospital brings the full range of high-quality, family-centered care for your baby. Level III NICUs offer the most advanced technology to care for severe and complex illnesses. We also provide access to a full range of pediatric specialists, surgical procedures, specialized imaging and advanced respiratory support to treat your child.
During your baby’s stay, our family-centered NICU parent area offers a quiet, private place for you that includes a kitchen area, parent lounge and private showers and sleep accommodations for parents.
Level II NICU at Los Gatos
Our Level II NICU at Los Gatos Hospital offers advanced, family-centered care for your child. We bring the latest technology to provide comprehensive care for ill or premature newborns. As a designated Baby-Friendly Hospital, we also uphold the highest standards of breastfeeding your baby even in the NICU. We offer you comprehensive support and private spaces to ease your experience.
Visiting the NICU
Your baby’s safety is our highest priority. We allow two visitors to the NICU at a time (one must be the parent). View our current Visitors Guidelines for the latest information.
Neonatal intensive care services are supported by donations to El Camino Health Foundation. Funding for the NICU mental health support program is provided by the El Camino Healthcare District.