Newborns at Can Hastanesi

The arrival of a baby is a remarkable and highly complex process. Mother and baby both go through many physical and emotional changes. Once separated from the mother's body, the baby must make certain physical adjustments to adapt to life outside the womb. Leaving the womb means the baby can no longer rely on it for the blood supply needed for basic functions. Before birth, the baby depends on the mother for vital functions, including breathing, nutrition, waste removal and immunity.

When a baby is born:

• The lungs must fill with air,
• Heart and lung circulation must be working,
• The digestive system must begin processing food,
• The kidneys must regulate the body's fluid and chemical balance,
• The liver must begin working on its own.

In some cases, a baby may have difficulty adapting to the outside world. Premature birth, a difficult delivery or congenital abnormalities can cause such problems. These babies will therefore need special care and life support units.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at İzmir Can Hastanesi provides care with modern equipment. Its medical staff are specially trained and experienced in this field. Our babies' vital functions are monitored very closely, and our specialist physicians provide medical support for breathing, circulation and other vital functions to global standards using advanced devices.