The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at General Practice Hospital (GPH) provides specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns. Our NICU is designed to meet international neonatal care standards, offering a safe, sterile, and nurturing environment where fragile infants can grow and thrive under the care of our expert team.
• International-Standard Neonatal Intensive Care in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
• Advanced Monitoring & Life Support technology for fragile newborns
• 24/7 Availability of Neonatologists & Pediatric Nurses
• Focus on Early Development & Growth with specialized feeding programs
• Compassionate, Family-Centered Environment to support parents
Each newborn is placed in temperature-controlled incubators to maintain an optimal thermal environment, preventing complications associated with temperature instability.
Our NICU is equipped with multi-parameter monitors that track heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiration rate, and blood pressure in real-time — with alarms directly connected to the nursing station for immediate intervention.
We provide both invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula support, to help premature babies with underdeveloped lungs breathe safely.
Dedicated phototherapy units are available to manage neonatal jaundice effectively and safely.
Our neonatologists and neonatal nurses work together to provide IV nutrition, tube feeding, and lactation support to ensure proper growth and development.
We maintain a highly sterile environment with HEPA filtration, daily disinfection protocols, and limited access policies to minimize infection risk for vulnerable infants.
• Premature birth (preterm infants)
• Low birth weight & growth-restricted babies
• Neonatal jaundice
• Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
• Sepsis & neonatal infections
• Birth asphyxia & neurological complications
• Congenital anomalies requiring stabilization
• Post-surgical newborn care
Our NICU is staffed by experienced neonatologists, pediatricians, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and nutritionists — all trained to deliver specialized newborn care 24/7. This multidisciplinary approach ensures personalized treatment plans for every baby.
We believe parents are partners in the care journey. Our team keeps families informed with regular updates, counseling, and guidance on newborn handling and feeding , empowering them to participate in their baby’s recovery process.
Our neonatal intensive care unit provides specialized care for your newborn’s most delicate moments.
Babies born prematurely, those with low birth weight, respiratory distress, congenital anomalies, neonatal infections, or other critical conditions are admitted to our NICU for specialized care.
Yes — our NICU operates round-the-clock with neonatologists, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and supports advanced life monitoring and respiratory support (invasive and non-invasive).
We provide continuous monitoring of vital signs, ventilators, CPAP/high-flow nasal cannula, advanced incubators & warmers, phototherapy for jaundice, and feeding support including tube feeding and IV nutrition.
We follow international standards: HEPA filtration, restricted access, strict sterilisation and disinfecting protocols, daily cleaning, and protocols for staff and visitors to minimise infection risk.
Length of stay varies based on your baby's condition—premature babies often stay until they are stable in feeding, breathing, and gaining weight. The medical team will provide an individualized care plan and estimated timeline.
Our NICU offers lactation support, tube feeding, breast-milk guidance, and nutrition programs to ensure optimal growth, especially for preterm or medically fragile infants.
Yes. We schedule follow-up appointments for growth, neurological and developmental assessments, immunizations, and to monitor recovery and any lasting effects of prematurity.
Before discharge, you'll receive instructions on feeding, home oxygen if needed, medications, infection signs, how to care for wounds (if any), and when to seek medical help. Our staff ensures you feel confident in caring for your baby at home.
Costs depend on the level of care needed (ventilation, days of stay, complications). GPH partners with major insurance providers; international and corporate cases can also arrange financing or pre-approval.
You can reach out via GPH’s main hospital line, pediatric/neonatology department, or through our website/WhatsApp to get updates or discuss emergencies.