We monitor the long-term growth and development of babies at risk who have required Neonatal Intensive Care.
About this service
Our NICU Growth and Development Follow-up Clinic monitors the long-term growth and development of babies at risk who have required Neonatal Intensive Care.
We are a multidisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, nurses and doctors.
Our clinic is an opportunity for parents of babies at risk to discuss clinical issues, growth and developmental progress with us.
We also reassure parents, answers questions and assist with problems relating to your baby’s growth and development.
Our clinic complements the care provided by other health professionals involved in your baby’s care, such as paediatricians or general practitioners.
Who we care for
We care for babies at risk who have received intensive care.
We typically see babies at 8 months, 12 months and 24 months (of corrected gestational age) if they:
- were born at term (37-40 weeks of gestational age) and are at risk
- were born between 30 and 37 weeks of gestational age and are at risk
- were born prematurely at less than 30 weeks of gestational age or weighed under 1000 grams at birth
This clinic is free if you have a Medicare Card or an Asylum Seeker Card.
How to access this service
You do not need to do anything to arrange access to this service. If your baby has been in NICU and needs follow-up, we will arrange an appointment before you leave hospital.
The Growth and Development Follow-up Clinic is by appointment only.
The contact details of the NICU Growth and Development Follow-up Clinic are:
Email: newbornFollow-UpClinic@act.gov.au
Phone: (02) 5124 7573
What to expect
We will send or give you a letter with details of your baby’s first appointment with us. We will do this while your baby is still in NICU.
This information will also be in your discharge summary when you leave hospital.
We will send you an appointment reminder letter six weeks before the appointment. We will also call you a couple of days before the appointment.
You should bring your baby’s personal health record (Blue Book) to the clinic appointment. We will let you know about any special preparations or requirements when we call you.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your GP
- Your child’s personal health record (Blue Book)
Where we’re located
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Building 11, Level 1, Canberra Hospital.
We have directions to Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Canberra Hospital.
