Neonatology / NIPS

Intensive medical care for newborns

If your baby needs medical support after birth, you are in the best hands with us. Our experienced specialists will look after Premature and sick newborns with the latest intensive care medicine and a lot of cordiality - and that since 1996. 

Do you have any questions or would you like to find out more about our neonatal intensive care unit? Feel free to contact us - we are here for you.

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Maximum safety for the little ones

We have a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit at your disposal. Our intensive medical care for newborns combines medical care at the highest level with individualised care for your baby.

Our intensive care unit

Children require more intensive care in various situations. We treat children in our neonatal intensive care unit:

• Premature babies from 32+0 weeks of pregnancy or with a Birth weight over 1500 grams
• Acutely ill mature babies, for example in the case of infections, hypoglycaemia or respiratory disorders
• Moderate to severe adjustment disorders After the birth
• Sudden and unexpected paediatric emergencies

Perinatal focus:
Interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal care

Our Level 3 perinatal centre combines neonatology, prenatal medicine and obstetrics under one roof. This close co-operation ensures seamless care from the run-up to birth, through delivery to discharge. The short route from the delivery room to our NIPS enables rapid treatment for your child.

Experienced team:
Expertise around the clock

Our neonatology team is led by Mrs Dr Karina Holak and Mr Dr Peter-Johannes Selg, MD both with many years of experience in neonatal medicine.

• Specialists in paediatrics and adolescent medicine
• Specialised healthcare and paediatric nurses, some with two-year specialist training in intensive care medicine

Our paediatricians are available around the clock. The paediatrician present will be called to the birth if necessary and will also provide medical care for your child afterwards.

Modern diagnostics and therapy

The latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are used in our neonatology department.

Our intensive care equipment and procedures include

• Ultrasound examinations of the heart, brain, internal organs and hips
• Mobile X-ray unit
• Optimised non-invasive ventilation procedures
• Continuous monitoring of respiration, pulse and oxygen saturation
• 24-hour emergency laboratory
• Complementary therapy methods for support

Family-orientated intensive care

Our philosophy

Parents should be able to integrate their baby into their lives as quickly as possible, even in the intensive care unit. Intensive care technology is reduced to the absolute minimum, while attention to your child and family is maximised.

Early contact and preparation

In the premature baby consultation, we will contact you as soon as you are admitted to our hospital with premature birth aspirations. You can visit our ward and know exactly where your child will be cared for.

Kangaroo-Care: Healing closeness

Direct skin contact between mum, dad and baby - „kangarooing“ - is intensively encouraged. As soon as your baby's state of health allows, you can rest and cuddle together.

Gradual integration of parents

After the birth, you will be sensitively introduced to the care and nursing of your child. You will learn how to care for your baby independently - even if it is born prematurely or is ill.

Rooming-in: Being together right from the start

As soon as your baby's state of health allows it, you can take your baby into your room for hours at a time at first, and later for longer. This allows your child to be with you continuously.

KangaRoom: Intensive care with a family feel

Our patient room, equipped with intensive care equipment, allows you to be with your baby at all times, even if it needs to be monitored or treated. The „KangaRoom“ is physically attached to the neonatology department - we can be with you quickly if you need support.

Our care: promoting maturation

Our aim is to provide continuous and sustainable care. Our families with premature or sick newborn babies we provide needs-based support and thus promote the development of your baby.

Supporting natural development

Most premature babies are born healthy, but are not yet prepared for life outside the womb due to their immaturity.

We reinforce the still immature functions with:

• External heat
• Gentle respiratory support
• Individually coordinated nursing and medical measures

Create an optimal environment

Promote day-night rhythmOur light is dimmed at the beginning, it is switched off at night and noises are reduced. This helps children sleep better and find their natural day-night rhythm more easily.

Noise reductionLoud noises disturb brain development. We reduce technical noises to a minimum with the help of a noise traffic light. Music can have a calming effect.

Familiar odoursBabies love natural odours and even very immature premature babies perceive odours. A shirt or scarf worn by you can give your baby a sense of security.

Healing touchesAll people who care for your baby strengthen body awareness and interaction skills through mindful touch.

Breastfeeding support: the best for your baby

Breastfeeding and breast milk are important for you and your baby. From the very first hours of your baby's life, we will show you ways to Breast milk collection so that your baby can Valuable colostrum even if it is not yet able to feed at the breast.

Premature babies and sick newborns often have problems with feeding.

We support you with:

• Special storage techniques
• Customised docking aids
• Alternative feeding methods (e.g. breastfeeding with the breastfeeding kit)
• Dispensing with suction cups

Complementary therapies

In addition to modern intensive care medicine, we offer proven complementary therapy methods that support the healing and development of your baby in a natural way. These holistic approaches have been tried and tested in our clinic over the years and can - if you wish - complement the medical treatment in a meaningful way.

Classical homeopathy

Classical homeopathy has proven itself as a holistic therapy method in our clinic for over 10 years. It can be used to support the treatment.

Osteopathy

Physiotherapeutic or osteopathic support can have a positive influence on a baby's development from the very first days. We offer this therapy if it is indicated.

Networking:
Interdisciplinary co-operation

We work in consultation and co-operation with:

• Third Order Paediatric Clinic
• German Heart Centre Munich
• Orthopaedics at the Schwabing Children's Hospital
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the LMU Munich
• Prenatal diagnostics at the Dr Geisenhofer Women's Clinic
• Medical Genetics Dr Daumer-Haas
• Attending obstetricians and referring gynaecologists

Quality assurance:
Highest standards for your baby

Your safety and the optimal care of your baby are our top priority. Through Continuous quality controls, regular further training Our team's high quality standards and participation in external quality assurance programmes guarantee treatment and care at the highest medical level - around the clock for you and your child.

Continuous further training

The legally required quality management is continuously implemented and updated. Further training at national and international events is standard practice at the Dr Geisenhofer Women's Clinic.

Employees who work directly in the care of mother and child are regularly trained in:

• Resuscitation and first aid
• Simulation training
• Modern intensive care medicine

External quality control

As a perinatal centre, we take part in the perinatal and neonatal survey of the Bavarian Working Group for Quality Assurance (BAQ).

Our Perinatal focus is listed in the hospital requirement plan of the Free State of Bavaria and fulfils all personnel and technical criteria for the care of premature and newborn babies in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Committee.

You can rely on our experience: Your family is in the best hands with us. Our intensive medical care for newborns combines state-of-the-art medicine with loving, gentle and personalised care - we are there for you around the clock.