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Mass General Brigham's NICU Growth and Development

Mass General Brigham's NICU Growth and Development Unit provides developmental, feeding, and neurological support to long-stay infants.
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About the program

One of the unique aspects of The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is the Growth and Development Unit (GDU). This unit was established to provide anticipated long-stay infants with ongoing specialist support for developmental, feeding, and neurological challenges. Our approach to care is family-centered and multidisciplinary with a whole baby focus. The GDU care team members, such as the physician, nurse practitioners, primary nurses, occupational and physical therapists, feeding specialist, social workers, dietitians, and lactation specialists, closely partner with parents of GDU babies to develop an individualized care plan to meet each baby’s individual health and psychosocial needs.

Areas of special focus for the GDU team include: feeding and swallowing, musculoskeletal and neuro-motor development, and state regulation and neuro-behavioral organization. The goals of the GDU team are to provide babies with hands-on care experience and parents with the education necessary to successfully transition babies home with parents fully prepared for this momentous occasion.

Part of Mass General Brigham for Children

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No matter what disease or condition you have, Mass General Brigham has specialists near you who can help.
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  • Mass General Brigham for Children

    Mass General Brigham for Children provides care for newborns to teens—from checkups to specialty care—for families in the Boston area and internationally. Learn more about our services.

  • Newborn Care

    Our pediatricians and care teams offer family-centered services that support the unique health and developmental needs of newborns. Explore newborn services

  • NICU Lactation Service

    Learn how lactation services at Mass General Brigham work with mothers to ensure successful breastfeeding in the NICU and at home.

  • NICU Neurology

    Learn about neonatal neurology research and clinical services for high-risk infants at the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

  • Pediatric Feeding and Nutrition

    We offer compassionate care and the latest treatments for children of all ages who have feeding and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Learn more.

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

    The Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Program provides multidisciplinary care for children with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and nutritional disorders.

  • Pediatric Primary Care

    Our pediatricians offer complete care to meet the health needs of children, from newborns to young adults. Explore our pediatric primary care services.

  • Pediatric Audiology

    Get pediatric audiology care at Mass General Brigham for expert hearing evaluations and compassionate, family centered care for infants and children.

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy

    Get pediatric occupational therapy to help your child build daily living skills, confidence, and independence with personalized care for all ages.

  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

    Get expert physical therapy for your child. We provide personalized care to help children improve mobility, strength, and daily function

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

    Get pediatric speech-language therapy for speech, language, fluency, and feeding concerns. We partner with families to strengthen your child’s communication skills.

  • Neonatology Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

    Preterm babies and those with critical needs receive high-level care at the region’s largest, most advanced neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Learn more.

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Contact the NICU Growth and Development

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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