Neonatology
Bharati Hospital’s Neonatology Department, a leading Neonatology Hospital in Pune, offers comprehensive, affordable, and internationally benchmarked care for critically ill and preterm newborns. With Maharashtra’s largest NICU setup, advanced ventilation systems, and an in-house human milk bank, we ensure every baby receives life-saving support with compassion and precision.
Overview
Bharati Hospital is home to one of Maharashtra’s most advanced and spacious NICUs, delivering Level III, II, and I neonatal care under one roof. Spread across 10,000 sq. ft. and equipped with 60 beds, the unit supports inborn and outborn admissions, catering tos over 1500 neonates annually.
From life-saving ventilator support and nitric oxide therapy to functional echocardiography, surfactant administration, and newborn screening, the department provides a full spectrum of neonatal interventions. A specialized team manages each baby’s growth, nutrition, and development, with 24×7 support and post-discharge follow-up. With the establishment of an in-house Human Milk Bank, Bharati NICU ensures availability of pasteurized donor human milk, especially for vulnerable preterm and low birth weight babies, improving survival and long-term health outcomes.
Scope of Services
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
- Level III NICU with 19 ventilator-equipped beds
- Level II with 10 non-invasive ventilator beds
- Level I units for stable and growing babies
- Advanced ventilation including HFO, CPAP, HFNC, and volume guarantee ventilation
- Nitric oxide therapy for pulmonary hypertension
- Whole body cooling (Hypothermia) for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
- NIRS for brain oxygen monitoring
- Neonatal retrieval services
Specialized Care & Screening
- Surfactant therapy (LISA / INSURE)
- Functional echocardiography and in-house neurosonography
- Transcutaneous bilirubin monitoring, ABG, and EEG
- OAE + AABR screening and ROP laser therapy
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Newborn screening for metabolic and genetic conditions
- Developmental supportive care
- High-risk developmental follow-up clinic
Nutrition & Milk Banking
- In-house Human Milk Bank (established in 2022)
- Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) supply for at-risk neonates
- Lactation counselling and mother support
- Monthly collection of 20–35 litres of PDHM, benefitting 30–40 neonates
Infrastructure & Facilities
- 60-bed NICU across 10,000 sq. ft.
- 17 ventilators including HFO and 10 Bubble CPAP units
- Point-of-care ultrasound, EEG, ECG, bilirubin meters, NIRS, ABG, and whole body hypothermia facilities
- Dedicated mother and relative accommodations with 30 mother cots and 20 bunk beds
- Neonatal transport ambulance
- Human Milk Bank fully equipped with trained staff
- In-house NICU pharmacy, canteen, and high-risk OPD access
- 24×7 monitoring by MD-qualified neonatologists
Neonatology Team
Dr. Pradeep Suryawanshi (HOD)
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Nandini Malshe
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Sujata Deshpande
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Suprabha Patnaik
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Rema Nagpal
Consultant Neonatologist
FAQs
What kind of babies are admitted to the NICU?
We admit preterm, low birth weight, and sick newborns needing respiratory, nutritional, or surgical care, including inborn and referred cases.
What is a Level III NICU?
Level III NICU provides high-end care including ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, TPN, and management of critically ill neonates round-the-clock.
What is pasteurized donor human milk and why is it important?
It is safely processed breast milk donated by mothers, used for feeding neonates when the mother’s own milk is insufficient—especially important in reducing complications like NEC.
Can parents stay with the baby in NICU?
Yes, we provide mother-friendly accommodations and bunk beds for relatives, ensuring they stay close and informed.
What follow-up care is available post-discharge?
Our high-risk neonatal OPD monitors development, nutrition, ROP, hearing, and provides physiotherapy or specialist referrals as needed.