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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.

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Track Your Pregnancy

Follow your baby’s weekly development, get personalized pregnancy checklists and access health tips with our free My Family by Sutter Health™ mobile app.

 

To get the app, text MYFAMILY to (855) 893-5536* or download from your store.

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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

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Neonatal Health Care Team

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

 

Patient Stories

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.

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.

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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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Thomas E. Melchione, M.D.

Thomas E. Melchione, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sherrie McElvy, M.D.

Sherrie McElvy, M.D.

  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Gregory E. Douglas, M.D.

Gregory E. Douglas, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Carol Livingston, M.D.

Carol Livingston, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Laurie C. Gregg, M.D.

Laurie C. Gregg, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Therese E. Rosellini, D.O.

Therese E. Rosellini, D.O.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Alison J. Hastings, D.O.

Alison J. Hastings, D.O.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chiwan Kim, M.D.

Chiwan Kim, M.D.

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

William M. Gilbert, M.D.

William M. Gilbert, M.D.

  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine

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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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