The new Special Care Baby Unit with lounge for mothers at Waitakere Hospital cost $9.9 million
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The new Special Care Baby Unit with lounge for mothers at Waitakere Hospital cost $9.9 million

Parents of babies who require special care can now remain overnight at Waitakere Hospital, thanks to the establishment of a new Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), according to Health Minister Andrew Little.

Andrew Little and Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall officially opened the new SCBU, which can care for 18 babies at a time and has specialized facilities for parents.

The new center can care for up to 18 kids who were born prematurely (before or after 32 weeks of gestation) or who had health concerns and required special care.

A moms’ lounge, a kitchen and dining space for parents, and beds for parents to sleep on are among the amenities. The previous unit could only care for 12 newborns at a time.

“This new unit is part of the Government’s record investment in health services, and means newborns and their parents in West Auckland can access the high quality care and support they deserve,” said Andrew Little.
“The health system we inherited was under serious pressure from years of neglect and under-investment.
In the last budget this government has put $24 billion into the health system. This includes $1.3 billion for capital improvements like making hospitals fit for the future.”
“This new unit means more babies born in Waitakere born prematurely or with health complications can get the special care they need close to home – and have their parents with them,” Andrew Little added.
Dr. Ayesha Verrall believes that keeping families together is essential, especially when caring for a newborn baby.
“Beds for parents to stay over on the ward when their baby is admitted will be a big relief at a stressful time,”said Dr. Ayesha Verrall.

The new SCBU cost $9.9 million and was funded collaboratively by the Government/DHB and the Well Foundation.

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