Working Together
Working Together To Provide Outstanding NICU Care in Maryland
Expert Care for the Earliest Days
Your baby deserves the highest level of care from day one.
Our team delivers exceptional care with advanced technology. We make every decision with precision, from minute-by-minute monitoring to personalized plans that grow with your baby.
Advanced Capabilities for Every Need
We use the latest evidence-based technology and therapies, including
Specialized care for babies born as early as 22 weeks and tiny baby protocols for babies born at 22-24 weeks
Special programs for babies born at less than 1,000 grams (just over 2 lbs)
Conventional and advanced breathing support with high-frequency ventilators
Whole-body cooling treatments
Comprehensive monitoring systems
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy
Parent classes on the care of the NICU graduate
Donor milk for our smallest babies
Bubble CPAP
Lactation support
Parent classes on infant CPR
Subspecialty support via Children’s National Hospital consultants, on-site and via tele-medicine
Smooth transfers to Children’s National Hospital if needed
“Although we were scared, we knew he was receiving the best care possible. We were even able to hear his first cry—a sound we’ll never forget.”
– Jackie
Expert Care for Complex Conditions
Learning your baby may need intensive care is never easy. If your family faces this challenge, we bring decades of experience managing high-risk conditions, including:
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
Extreme prematurity
Infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes, high blood pressure or preeclampsia
Congenital heart conditions
Abdominal wall defects
Spinal cord and brain anomalies
Genetic conditions
Respiratory distress
Other complex medical needs
Our NICU provides:
Donor milk for our smallest babies
Lactation consultants
Specialized developmental care with feeding specialists, physical and occupational therapists
Social workers
Translation services
Ophthalmologists specifically trained to treat premature babies
Subspecialty consultations with Pediatric Cardiologists, Pediatric Neurologists, Pediatric General Surgeons and Neurosurgeons, Genetics Specialists, Infectious Diseases specialists, and others
Quality Based on Evidence
Measuring Our Impact
Through the Vermont Oxford Network, we compare our outcomes with over 1,000 NICUs worldwide to continuously improve our care practices.
A Culture of Growth
Our team never stops learning. We regularly discuss the latest research, attend international conferences, and seek ways to improve our care.
Better Care Through Teamwork
Your baby’s care requires a coordinated team. We work closely with you, your OB, your Perinatologist (MFM), Children’s National specialists, and each other to make sure nothing is overlooked.
The Never Alone Program
Some families face the heartbreaking news that their time with their newborn will be limited.
Our Never Alone program provides:
Compassionate support for difficult decisions
Help creating meaningful moments together
Respect for your choices about care
Partnership with local hospice when needed
Guidance for the whole family
“Holy Cross NICU expertly coordinates transfers for babies needing specialized care. Their team ensures smooth transitions with clear communication, keeping families informed and supported throughout the process.”
Elisabeth Anson, MD, Attending Physician, Division of Neonatology
Medical Director, Neonatal Transport
Children’s National Hospital
Next Steps
Choose Your Care Team
Connect with an OB or Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist who delivers at Holy Cross. We’ll be ready to support you both.
Meet With Us (optional)
Whether you have a high-risk pregnancy or just want peace of mind, we offer prenatal consultations. Contact us to arrange a meeting.