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Sutter Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

Having a baby prematurely or born with a serious health issue can be one of the most overwhelming events in a parent’s life. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento’s Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides life-saving technologies for premature babies or those born with serious health issues.

NICU nurse attending to newborn

Featured Services

  • High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic
  • Neonatal Care Team
  • Special Procedures

Delivering Loving Critical Care to Our Tiniest Patients

Since we opened the doors to Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, it has grown to become one of Northern California's largest and most advanced centers. We provide lifesaving services to infants born prematurely or with diverse diagnoses, including small for gestational age and multiple cardiac and congenital anomalies.

Infants are admitted to the NICU from our High-Risk Maternity Unit, Family Birth Center or through outside referral centers. We care for infants from 48 hospitals across 27 counties. Our family-centered program welcomes you, as parents, into the unit to participate in the treatment of your baby. Our NICU team consists of 10 board-certified neonatologists and more than 180 highly trained and experienced NICU nurses.

Support Network

In addition to our doctors and nurses, your baby and family will receive assistance from a large support network at the Children's Center at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

Rooming In

In the case of some medically complex infants, it may be necessary to “room-in” with your infant to prepare for a safe discharge home. The NICU has sleep rooms available for this purpose. Your nurse will provide information if this service becomes necessary.

Private Breast-Pumping Room

For your privacy, we offer a breast pumping room on the unit or, if more convenient, we have pumps available for use at bedside.

Family Waiting Area

We welcome visitors and supervised children to relax in this room during your baby’s stay in the NICU.

Our care for your infant doesn’t stop once they are discharged from the NICU. We offer a High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Program that supports your baby’s healthy growth and development and provides ongoing support and education programs.

When Your Baby Needs Extra Care

In Your Corner

Mother in NICU with premature infant

Neonatal Health Care Team

Many specialists provide care to babies in the NICU. Meet the team.

 

Patient Stories

Preemie Goes Home after 137 Days in Hospital

Born prematurely at 23 weeks, Ellie's chances of survival were slim. But doctors at Sutter Children's Center never gave up on her.

Kille Family: From High-Risk Birth to Healthy Baby

The road to parenthood wasn’t smooth for the Killes. Thanks to care from Sutter’s high-risk maternity and NICU teams, mom and baby are thriving.

Couple Surprised by Twins Gets Ready with Multiple Births Program

Teresa and Adam felt overwhelmed when they learned twins were on the way, but Sutter's Mothers of Multiples Program had their backs.

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Maternal and Infant Health Research

Sutter Health Maternal and Infant Health Research
Maternal and infant health research seeks to improve the process of reproduction by examining ways to improve the rates of a full-term pregnancy without unnecessary interventions, the delivery of a healthy baby, and a healthy postpartum period in a positive environment that supports the physical and emotional needs of the mother, baby and family.

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Doctors at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Jenifer L. Burkhalter, M.D.

Jenifer L. Burkhalter, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thomas E. Melchione, M.D.

Thomas E. Melchione, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mark Zhang, M.D.

Mark Zhang, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jeffrey A. Graham, M.D.

Jeffrey A. Graham, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

John T. Paas, M.D.

John T. Paas, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Therese E. Rosellini, D.O.

Therese E. Rosellini, D.O.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hayley M. Coker, M.D.

Hayley M. Coker, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Gregory E. Douglas, M.D.

Gregory E. Douglas, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jo L. Taylor, M.D.

Jo L. Taylor, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Sutter Medical Center | Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center

Sutter Medical Center | Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center

2825 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 887-0000

Sutter Medical Center Birth Center

Sutter Medical Center Birth Center

2825 Capitol Avenue

6th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 887-0000

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