Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! As a parent, it is natural to want to make sure that your baby is as healthy as possible. Dr. Gwen McDeigan, and the team of The Paediatric Centre of Nassau, New Providence, BS wish for the same for you. To help you with your search for information, we have assembled some of the most frequently asked questions of a neonatologist.

FAQs About Neonatologist

What Is a Neonatologist Compared to a Paediatrician?

This comes down to the focus of their studies. A paediatrician is a generalist for the regular care and treatment of children for common ailments. A neonatologist specializes in the care of newborns and the diagnosis of health issues that are uncommon at birth.

What Are the Most Common Reasons To Use a Neonatologist?

The most common reasons for a neonatologist to be involved include:

• Premature births;
• Complications during births (such as needing to switch to C-section); and
• Special medical conditions of the baby, such as diseases or addiction.

What Will a Neonatologist Do?

This largely depends on the situation.

Babies who are born prematurely will have special needs depending on the age of gestation at the time of delivery. The neonatologist will know what the specific needs are at that stage of development and what the necessary long-term treatment plan will be for the care of that baby as well as the duties of the parents.

For complicated deliveries, the neonatologist will be able to ensure that the baby did not endure any complications that will need long-term treatment.

For babies born to an addicted parent, the neonatologist will know how to best care for the baby while the baby is going through withdrawals, as well as be able to provide the special medical attention the baby will require for those first several weeks.

Do I Need a Neonatologist?

If you are unsure or anticipate a complicated delivery situation, please call (242) 322-5025 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gwen McDegain. The professionals of The Paediatric Centre of Nassau, New Providence, BS will make sure that you are informed of what your needs may be and help you at every step of the way.