Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

A Neonatal-Perinatal Specialist is a Pediatrician medical doctor with additional qualifications enabling specialization in the evaluation and management of ill newborn patients. These doctors manage neonatal intensive care units, administering care for premature infants or those born with conditions such as respiratory distress disorders or infections amongst others. This specialist also consults with Maternal and Fetal Medicine specialists to plan for the care of mothers suffering high-risk pregnancies.