Premature Baby Care in Lusaka

What premature babies need most

The priorities are keeping the baby warm, supporting breathing, establishing feeding, protecting against infection and monitoring weight. Each of these is handled by the neonatal team while the baby matures.

• Incubator warmth and temperature control
• Breathing support where needed
• Feeding support, including expressed breast milk
• Infection precautions
• Daily weight and growth monitoring

Preterm labour and delivery

When labour starts early, the obstetric and neonatal teams prepare together so the baby is received by people who are ready. High-risk pregnancy care during pregnancy is what makes this preparation possible.

Parents in premature care

Contact matters. As soon as your baby is stable enough, the team supports skin-to-skin contact and involves you in feeding and daily care, and keeps you informed about each change.

After discharge

Premature babies are followed up after they go home for weight, feeding and development review. You will be told exactly when to come back and what warning signs mean returning sooner.