The baby ward can be called several different things, depending on the specific care provided.
Here's a breakdown:
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The nursery, newborn nursery, or mother-baby unit: These are general terms for the area where healthy newborns are cared for, often alongside their mothers.
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): This specialized unit provides intensive care for premature, sick, or otherwise vulnerable newborns.
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Special Care Nursery: This is another term for a unit that provides more specialized care than a regular nursery, but perhaps not as intensive as a NICU.
In summary, the term used depends on the level of medical care the babies require.
