Ikshana Home Health Care

NICU Follow-Up Care

Expert Post-NICU Transition and Follow-up Care for Preterm & Newborn Babies in Dubai at Ikshana Home Healthcare

The day you've been waiting for is finally here. Your tiny fighter is coming home from the NICU! But as any NICU parent knows, discharge day brings joy and anxiety together. We at Ikshana Healthcare transform this fragile transition, led confidently and comfortably by Dubai's most comprehensive post-NICU follow-up care program, designed by expert neonatologists.

A neonatal nurse guiding parents during the expert-led transition from NICU to home care.

Your Baby Deserves a Gentle, Expert-Led Transition from NICU to Home

We bring expert neonatal care into the comfort of home, focusing on supporting fragile neonates who need specialized attention after leaving the NICU. Understanding that this transition can feel overwhelming for parents and the loved ones around them, our expert team is dedicated to providing the highest standards of safety, personalized guidance, and emotional support during this critical phase.

Why Specialized Care After NICU Discharge is Critical

Neonatal studies suggest that without proper transition and follow-up care, 3 to 15% of preterm infants require readmission within 90 days of NICU discharge. We, Ikshana, step in here with an expert neonatologist-designed 3-stage program, which ensures

Our 3-Stage NICU Transition And Follow-Up Care Plan

When? First 72 Hours
How? One visit with 12-point checklist by physician and nursing staff

We don’t just hand over a plan, we make sure our plans are working

Stage 1 : Immediate Discharge Transition

In the first visit, our expert pediatric doctor with NICU experience, along with a neonatal and maternal special nurse, assesses the following:

  • Creating a Nurturing and Safe home set-up essentials Download Checklist
  • First 72 hours critical task completion Download Checklist
  • First-day vital checks(SpO₂, respiration, temperature)
  • Newborn baby assessment (NIPE)
  • Feeding plan execution (breastfeeding/lactation support)
  • Transcutaneous jaundice screening (no prick blood test)
  • Umbilical cord, Nappy area and stoma care with infection prevention
  • Parent education on tummy time, sleep safety, and early stimulation for better developmental results.
  • Growth assessment ( Baseline Head circumference, length and weight for serial monitoring )
  • Review medications (drops and vaccinations)
  • Review of records (Discharge summary and medical records)
  • NICU Discharge plan execution under close pediatric guidance

When? First 72 Hours
How? One visit with 12-point checklist by physician and nursing staff

We don’t just hand over a plan, we make sure our plans are working

3 to 5 visits in 2 Months (Tailored according to the NICU course and the baby's needs)

Our care doesn’t just monitor, it empowers.

Stage 2: Short-Term Follow-up Care

Our 12-point check list assessment  by physician and nursing staff includes,

  • General and System-wise examination
  • Transcutaneous jaundice screening, if required  
  • Weight gain assessment with appropriate growth charts (Fenton chart for preterm and WHO chart for term babies)
  • Nutritional care with calculation of appropriate calories intake
  • Early stimulation and developmental care by specific newborn massage therapy
  • Neurodevelopmental checks (with bi weekly and monthly milestone checklist)
  • Emotional support and parental counselling to ease the first few weeks at home
  • Parental education on recognising warning signs and emergency contact protocols
  • Answering all parental FAQs
  • Metabolic disorder monitoring (newborn screening follow-up)
  • Vaccination coordination with your primary physician
  • Specialist follow-up scheduling (Pulmonology/Ophthalmology/ Cardiology/Audiology/Neurology)

Monthly milestones tracking pediatric doctor and early intervention by our expert team

This phase ensures your baby doesn’t just survive, but flourishes.

Stage 3: Long-Term Developmental Care (until 1 year)

  • Tracking developmental milestones like motor skills, speech, and social engagement
  • Sensory screenings (hearing/vision tests) and sensory stimuli therapy with flash cards for better sensory development.
  • Early detection of delays in milestones and intervention according to the corrected age
  • Coordinated specialist referrals for pediatric neurology, imaging, ophthalmology, and audiology according to the assessment.
  • Continuum of Early stimulation and developmental care by specific infantile stimulation massage
  • Initiation of early physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy
  • Sibling integration for social and emotional well being
  • Appropriate feeding and weaning advice as per corrected age of gestation.
  • Monitoring of weight gain and  ensure your baby grows on appropriate centile in growth chart 
  • All mandatory and optional vaccination reminder and co ordination with your primary physician for appointments

Monthly milestones tracking pediatric doctor and early intervention by our expert team

This phase ensures your baby doesn’t just survive, but flourishes.

Why Choose Ikshana’s NICU Transition Team?

Whole-Family Support

• DHA-licensed GP paediatrics with NICU experience
• Nurses trained in maternal, newborn and NICU care
• NRP and BLS-certified physicians and nurses

Safety-First Protocol

• DHA-compliant infection control- Upholding the highest standards of safety and care
• Hospital-grade equipment (portable pulse oximeters, bilimeters)

Neonatal Experts

• DHA-licensed GP paediatrics with NICU experience
• Nurses trained in maternal, newborn and NICU care
• NRP and BLS-certified physicians and nurses

Our Evidence-Based Care Makes the Difference

• 40% lower readmission rates vs standard care
• 15% better weight gain through feeding plans
• Early intervention for 92% of developmental delays detected
• Reduced hospital-acquired infection rates
• Increased bonding between mother and baby

Book Your NICU Transition Team Today

Don’t navigate this fragile period alone. Our specialists come to your home all over Dubai – from Palm Jumeirah to Downtown.

What Parents Often Ask

Is it safe to bring my premature or NICU baby home for care?

Yes, with a structured transition plan and professional support, home can be a safe and healing environment. At Ikshana, our DHA-approved team ensures your baby’s vital signs, feeding needs, and medical routines are closely monitored from the first day of discharge.

Your home care team includes neonatal-trained nurses, DHA-certified GP pediatric doctor with NICU experience, and multilingual care coordinators. We also arrange visits with specialists (Neurologists, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists, etc.) when required.

Ikshana follows a 3-Stage plan:

  • First 72 hours: 1 visit, Pediatric consult and nurse visits
  • First 2 months: 3 to 5 scheduled follow-ups
  • Until 1 year: Monthly developmental reviews.
    Additional visits are arranged based on your baby’s condition.

We use hospital-grade devices to monitor:

  • Oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
  • Heart rate and respiration
  • Body temperature
  • Jaundice screening with a transcutaneous bilirubinometer
    All assessments are documented and shared with you and your neonatologist.

Absolutely. Our nurses provide:

  • Lactation consultation for breast milk latching, positioning, and breast milk storage
  • Guidance for feeding tube management and transition to oral feeds
  • Breast milk fortification advice for preemies

   We use CDC milestones assessment forms to assess your baby’s development in all four domains: motor (movement), cognition (intelligence), speech and language, and social skills.

If needed, we further liaise with a developmental physician to assess your baby by

  • ASQ-3 (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)
  • BSID (Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
  • The corrected age is always considered when assessing preterm milestones accurately.

Yes, we offer:

  • Vaccination schedule planning and reminders
  • Coordination of newborn screening results (metabolic/genetic)
  • Liaising with pediatric clinics and labs for further tests (Thyroid function test, bone profile test, etc )

Off course Yes. We very much follow the safety networking method, so no worries at all with Ikshanaa. Allow us to come and serve you , feel the difference.

Yes. We understand the emotional toll of NICU. Our team:

  • Provides counselling and reassurance during visits
  • Educates you on baby care techniques to boost confidence
  • Offers guidance on kangaroo mother care and bonding
  • We make you feel heard and seen.

Booking is simple. Call or WhatsApp us at +971 50 943 4100, or email us at info@ikshanahealthcare.com, and our neonatal coordinator will walk you through the onboarding process, including your baby’s NICU summary review and personalised care plan.

NICU Discharge Preparedness Checklist for Preterm Babies

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