Birth defects and your baby Birth defects can cause problems in overall health, how the body develops or how the body works. Babies with birth defects may need special medical care.
Common NICU equipment When your baby is in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU), a lot of equipment is used to care for them. See what other equipment is used in the NICU.
NICU staff A newborn intensive care unit (NICU) is where your baby goes if they're born prematurely or with health problems. Get to know your NICU staff.