Following the birth of the baby, it requires care, attention and love to nurture it into an adult. At Ankura Hospital, we provide specialist services to ensure the new parents have all the information they need and the assistance they require to bring up the child in a healthy and safe manner. Often, emergencies and unforeseen situations do come up and we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide the best of care for such situations as well.
Post-natal care is the specialized care provided for babies either born with pre-existing conditions and/or born prematurely. Sometimes it could also be certain complications they develop immediately following childbirth.
Neonatal care is specialized branch of paediatrics to provide immediate and specialized care for babies with pre-existing conditions or post birth complications. In additional to expert and advanced clinical skills, neonatal care requires state-of-the-art infrastructure, specialized operation theatres, strict protocols and adherence to those protocols and a team of highly skilled paramedics.
The growth and development of a child is a key parameter that parents must watch out for, and always report any concerns to the paediatrician. While the child may not present any signs of serious ailment right at the beginning, it is vital to monitor the child for motor skills, hearing abilities, stimulus etc., to ascertain its normal growth & development.
At home as a parent it is advisable to keep a watch for the child to exhibit some of the following signs over the first two-three months – head control, smiling, movement of the eyes, trying to grasp objects, response to loud noises etc.,
Postnatal Care