Holden Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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"The staff at Holden helped me keep up confidence when times got tough."

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Step 7 - Holding on to the nipple-suckling and swallowing. Infant has sustained nursing session, may last for 5 to 10 minutes or longer, with frequent pauses but stays latched on to nipple. May nurse with eyes open or closed. Soft swallows can be heard (sounds like ah).

Welcome to the Holden NICU

Some babies, both those born prematurely & full-term, need special help to adjust to their new lives. They need different kinds of care than is normally given. Your doctor asked that your baby be admitted to the Holden Intensive Care Nursery for this special care.