25 Which babies need NICU care? NICU care is required for the following babies: Premature babies A baby is called preterm or premature when she/ he is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. The more preterm a baby is, the more specialized medical care they need, and the longer they stay in the NICU. Full-term babies that are sick Some full-term babies may require special medical care due to conditions like jaundice, seizures, infection, respiratory distress, or low blood glucose levels. Babies with birth defects Some babies are born with birth defects or "congenital anomalies" that require special NICU care. There are several birth defects like heart disease, obstruction in the intestines, kidney disease, and more that require immediate surgery followed by special medical care and observation in the NICU.
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