26 Babies under observation/monitoring In some cases, babies may need to be closely monitored as they may experience difficulty in breathing, poor feeding, or low levels of activity. These babies will also be kept in the NICU and given special treatment. Are there different levels of neonatal care? Newborn care in the NICU varies from baby to baby depending on their requirement. The different levels of care are explained below: Level 1 This is when babies are kept with their mothers, but daily checkups are done to ensure that the baby is doing well and is not suffering any ailments. Level 1 care includes monitoring blood glucose levels, providing warmth, administering vitamin K, cord care, and early establishment of feeding. Level 2 Some babies require extra medical care than daily routine checks. In such cases where babies require antibiotics, IV fluids, or phototherapy for jaundice,
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