NICU Hospital in Indore: Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care
Level 3 NICU in Indore for premature, low birth weight and sick newborns: ventilator and CPAP support, phototherapy, kangaroo care and 24x7 neonatal team.
When a baby is born too early, too small or unwell, the first days and weeks matter enormously. A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides specialised monitoring and treatment for these babies. Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore has a Level 3 NICU on the same campus as its labour rooms and operation theatres, so babies who need help can be cared for immediately without transfer.
Which Babies Need NICU Care?
- Premature babies, especially those born before 34 weeks
- Low birth weight babies (under 2.5 kg), and very low birth weight babies (under 1.5 kg)
- Babies with breathing difficulty, such as respiratory distress syndrome
- Serious infections (neonatal sepsis)
- Severe or prolonged jaundice
- Low blood sugar, feeding problems or birth asphyxia
- Babies of mothers with diabetes or other complications
- Babies with birth defects needing evaluation or surgery
What a Level 3 NICU Provides
A Level 3 NICU can care for very premature and critically ill newborns. Typical care includes:
- Mechanical ventilation and CPAP for breathing support
- Surfactant therapy for immature lungs
- Phototherapy and exchange transfusion for jaundice
- Intravenous nutrition and careful feeding plans, with breast milk whenever possible
- Continuous monitoring of heart rate, oxygen, temperature and blood pressure
- Infection control protocols
- Bedside ultrasound and other investigations
Our Neonatal Team
NICU care is led by a neonatologist together with pediatricians and trained neonatal nurses. Dr. Michelle Shah Jain heads the child care department. Because our high-risk pregnancy and fetal medicine teams work with the NICU, babies expected to need help can be planned for before birth.
Family-Centred Care in the NICU
Parents are partners in care. We encourage:
- Kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact), which WHO recommends for small and preterm babies once stable
- Expressing and giving breast milk, with lactation support
- Regular updates and involvement in decisions
- Teaching feeding, bathing and danger signs before discharge
Going Home and Follow-Up
Babies are discharged when they are breathing comfortably, feeding well, gaining weight and keeping warm. Follow-up includes growth checks, hearing and eye screening (ROP screening for eligible premature babies), vaccinations and developmental assessment through our child development center.
NICU Charges
NICU costs depend on the level of support, number of days and medicines needed. Our team will explain expected costs and help with insurance.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Children's department headed by a Harvard MPH paediatrician with a preventive, whole-child approach.
- Level 3 NICU and 24x7 paediatric emergency cover on the same campus as the maternity unit.
- Unhurried OPD consultations, growth and development tracking, and vaccination as per the IAP schedule.
- 24x7 pharmacy and in-house laboratory, so tests and medicines are available without running around.
Related Services
- Newborn Baby Doctor in Indore
- PICU in Indore
- High-Risk Pregnancy Doctor in Indore
- Breastfeeding Support in Indore
- Pediatrician in Indore
Medical References
- WHO - Preterm birth fact sheet
- WHO - Newborn mortality fact sheet
- NHS - Newborn jaundice
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a NICU equipped and staffed to care for very premature and critically ill newborns, including those needing ventilation.
Yes. Parents are encouraged to spend time with their baby and take part in care, following infection-control guidelines.
It depends on how early the baby was born and their health. Many stay until around their original due date.
Yes. Breast milk is best for NICU babies. If your baby cannot feed directly, we help you express milk.
Holding your baby skin-to-skin on your chest. It helps keep babies warm, supports breastfeeding and bonding.
Yes, the NICU is on the same campus, so sick babies receive care immediately.
Dr. Michelle Shah Jain is a Consultant Pediatrician and Paediatric Lifestyle Medicine Specialist heading the Child Care vertical at Asian Navkar Hospital. Holding an MD in Pediatrics alongside a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Harvard University and advanced board certifications from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (UK), she follows a whole-child approach to care. Trained at Boston Children’s Hospital (USA), Dr. Michelle specializes in root-cause management of pediatric health, customized child nutrition, developmental milestones, and metabolic wellness. A two-time TEDx speaker, her evidence-based preventive clinic supports families with preventive child health.
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