Complete Care for Your Child, From the First Day

• Newborn screening and first vaccinations
• Growth and development checks at every visit
• Breastfeeding support and nutrition guidance for mothers
• Treatment of jaundice, feeding problems, colic and other newborn concerns
• Seamless handover to NICU if the baby needs closer monitoring

Some babies arrive early. Some arrive small. Some arrive with a health problem nobody saw coming. A Level 3 NICU is designed for exactly these babies, and it is a big reason parents shortlist Nivok while looking for a Child Care Hospital in Meerut.

A baby may need this level of care when there is:

• Birth before 32 weeks of pregnancy
• Birth weight below 1500 grams
• Severe breathing difficulty at birth
• A congenital condition affecting the heart, lungs or intestines
• A serious infection such as sepsis, meningitis or pneumonia
• Twin, triplet or other multiple births

What the unit brings to the bedside:

• Temperature-controlled incubators and warmers that copy the warmth of the womb
• Ventilators and CPAP machines for underdeveloped lungs
• Intravenous nutrition for babies who cannot digest feeds yet
• An in-house neonatal surgery unit with pediatric surgeons
• Continuous monitoring of heart rate, breathing and oxygen levels on every bed
• Strict infection control, because a newborn's immunity is still learning the ropes
• Kangaroo Mother Care, so parents can hold their baby skin-to-skin

Illness does not stop at infancy. A toddler with a severe asthma attack or a teenager after an accident may need round-the-clock intensive care. Nivok's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is staffed by intensivists, trained nurses and respiratory therapists who work with other specialists as needed.

Conditions the PICU manages:

• Severe pneumonia, bronchiolitis and asthma attacks
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Meningitis, encephalitis, seizures and head injury
• Recovery after major surgery
• Accidental poisoning and overdose
• Kidney, liver or respiratory failure
• Serious trauma and burns

Support systems in the unit include mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, syringes and infusion pumps, dialysis machines, bedside testing and isolation rooms for children with weak immunity.

Not every visit is an emergency. Most are about keeping a healthy child healthy, or sorting out a nagging concern. The pediatrics department covers:

• Wellness checkups and growth monitoring
• Vaccinations following a WHO-approved schedule, along with seasonal flu and travel shots
• Allergy and asthma diagnosis and long-term care
• Stomach and digestion problems such as reflux, constipation and food intolerance
• Developmental concerns including speech delay, autism, ADHD and seizure disorders
• Hormone and growth issues, thyroid problems and childhood diabetes
• Heart screening for murmurs and congenital conditions
• Adolescent health, nutrition and counselling

Parents often ask, "Is this serious enough?" When in doubt, get your child seen. Head to the hospital right away if you notice:

• Fast or laboured breathing, or bluish lips
• Fever in a baby younger than three months
• A seizure, even a short one
• Repeated vomiting or loose motions with signs of dehydration, such as no urine for many hours
• Unusual sleepiness, or a child who is hard to wake
• Swelling of the face or lips after food or medicine
• A fall, fracture or burn

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Nivok have a NICU for premature babies?

Yes. The hospital runs a Level 3 NICU with ventilators, incubators, intravenous nutrition and an in-house neonatal surgery unit.

2. Can I bring my child at night?

Yes. The emergency department is open 24x7, and pediatric emergencies are handled around the clock.

3. Are vaccinations available for children and teenagers?

Yes. The department offers scheduled childhood vaccines, seasonal flu shots and travel vaccines.

4. Which children's conditions does the PICU treat?

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit manages severe breathing problems such as pneumonia and asthma attacks, sepsis, seizures, meningitis, head injuries, poisoning, and kidney or liver failure. It also looks after children recovering from major surgery, trauma and burns.

5. When does a newborn need Level 3 NICU care?

Babies born before 32 weeks, those weighing under 1500 grams, and newborns with serious breathing trouble or infections may need this level of care. Babies with birth defects of the heart, lungs or intestines, and some twins or triplets, may also require specialized neonatal care.

6. Can parents stay involved while the baby is in the NICU?

Yes. Parents receive regular progress updates, counselling support and lactation guidance. Kangaroo Mother Care is also encouraged, allowing parents to hold their baby skin-to-skin when medically appropriate.

7. Can the hospital help with speech delay or developmental concerns?

Yes. The pediatric team assesses concerns such as speech and language delay, autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy and seizure disorders, helping families seek appropriate early support.

8. Are tests and scans done inside the hospital?

Yes. Laboratory tests, digital X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs are available in the same building, helping reduce delays when your child needs medical attention.

9. How do I book a pediatric appointment?

You can book online through the Nivok website or call +91-7830300210, +91-7830300211 or 1800-202-5100 (toll-free).

10. Do you offer checkups for healthy children and teenagers?

Yes. Wellness visits cover growth monitoring, nutrition advice and developmental checks. Adolescents can also receive nutrition guidance and counselling.