Neonatal Follow-up Program
If your baby is born early or with a complex medical condition and spends time in the neonatal intensive care unit, they may need special attention and support after they are discharged home. At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we know caring for a medically complex child at home can be challenging. We are here for you. For more than 30 years, our Neonatal Follow-up Program has provided comprehensive medical and developmental care that addresses the needs of premature and medically complex infants after they leave the hospital. Each year, nearly 1,500 children benefit from the expertise of our world-recognized neonatal specialists, our multidisciplinary team and our commitment to family-centered care. We will provide your family with all the resources you may need from your child's birth into early childhood.
How we serve you
Your baby's team in the Neonatal Follow-up Program includes specialists with expertise in identifying and helping families manage the challenges their baby may face after an intensive care unit stay. Our team also improves care and outcomes and educates the next generation of care providers.
Why choose us for neonatal follow-up care
For 30-plus years, the Neonatal Follow-up Program has helped families manage the challenges babies who have received care in an intensive care unit may face. Every year, our team of experts helps about 1,500 babies.
Meet your team
Every person on your baby's team will work with your family and your child’s other healthcare providers to create an individualized care plan that helps your baby develop to their fullest potential.
Our locations
The Neonatal Follow-up Program is available at CHOP’s Main Campus and at satellite sites based at or near several of our partnering community hospital locations.
Our research
We are committed to educating the next generation of care providers and to leading research to improve outcomes and deliver the best possible clinical care to our unique patient population.
Your child’s experience
Your baby’s first visit to the Neonatal Follow-up Program typically occurs within two to three months of discharge from the hospital. Know the plan for your baby's follow-up and what to expect at appointments.
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