Special Care Nursery
Wilmington Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
When newborn infants need special medical care within minutes of their delivery, we will immediately take them to the Saint Francis Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), known as the Special Care Nursery (SCN).
Nemours Childrens Healthcare System Affiliate
Saint Francis Hospital’s Special Care Nursery is backed by Nemours Children’s Healthcare System — our exclusive provider of Level II neonatology services. All infants admitted to the SCN receive care from a Nemours neonatologist who specializes in treating newborns with special medical needs. Nemours is a world-renowned pediatric healthcare system consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation.
When Do Babies Need the NICU?
- If they were premature (born before their due dates)
- If there was a complication during labor
- If they experience health issues after birth
- If they are born with a defect or congenital condition
You will be able to ask questions and get answers while your child is in the Special Care Nursery; our expert team encourages questions.