Going home from the neonatal unit

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You may have a lot to think about when you go home from the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby. Find out more about preparing to go home, and what support is avaliable.

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Preparing to go home

Take a look at our tips to help you prepare to leave the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby.
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Going home on oxygen

Find out what to expect if your premature or sick baby needs to go home from the neonatal unit on oxygen.

When you get home

Find out more about follow-up appointments and adjusting to life with your premature or sick baby after leaving the neonatal unit.

How you might feel when you go home

When you go home from the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby, it is common to feel different emotions.

Medical support when you go home

When you leave the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby, there are a number of healthcare professionals who are there to help you.

What support is available when you go home

When you come home from the neonatal unit with your premature or sick baby, you may not know where to go for support. Find out more here.

If your baby is unwell when you go home

Find out what to do if you think your premature or sick baby is becoming unwell after leaving the neonatal unit.