NICU
Advanced Care for Special Deliveries
Most babies are born healthy and on time. Even babies who are born a few weeks premature often don't need intensive neonatal care. However, you can have peace of mind knowing the Highpoint Health - Sumner Level II NICU is here to help if your baby arrives up to eight weeks early and needs extra medical care.
The Level II NICU at Highpoint Health - Sumner in Gallatin, TN cares for infants who are born at 32 weeks' gestation (up to 8 weeks premature) or later and have medical problems that are expected to resolve in a few days.
Our 4-bed neonatal intensive care unit is equipped with newborn monitoring technology, with controls that minimize light and sound to mimic the peaceful environment of the mother's womb. Isolettes, warmers, non-invasive respiratory interventions and bedside digital imaging make this a safe space for babies to grow and thrive.
The Level II NICU:
- Is staffed with neonatology specialists and highly experienced nurses who give loving, around-the-clock care to premature and ill babies
- Has a low patient-to-staff ratio to enable close patient monitoring
- Provides a full range of medical care, including various respiratory support methods such as "bubble CPAP" and Vapotherm
- Develops specialized nutrition plans and feeding schedules to help nourish infants toward better health, and promote steady growth during and after their stay, including access to human donor milk via our on-site milk bank
- Offers lactation support and feeding assistance from a board-certified lactation consultant
- Promotes parental education and involvement
- Works with area hospitals for transport if medically necessary
The Highpoint Health - Sumner Level II NICU uses advanced medical technologies and procedures, along with compassionate nursing care, to help give premature and ill newborns the best chance for transition to a healthy life.