A Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) is a “unit for babies who are catching up on growth or development after a premature birth or those who are getting better after more complex treatment” (Baby Centre, 2011).
Generally Babies that meet the criteria for being in SCBU are premature by at least 36 weeks gestation (York Special Care Baby Unit Support Unit, 2008). Other criteria are babies with growth restrictions, developmental concerns, sensory impairments, or who are in for a prolonged period of time in the hospital. The main focus of SCBU is to prepare the baby and family for home life after the hospital.
Generally Babies that meet the criteria for being in SCBU are premature by at least 36 weeks gestation (York Special Care Baby Unit Support Unit, 2008). Other criteria are babies with growth restrictions, developmental concerns, sensory impairments, or who are in for a prolonged period of time in the hospital. The main focus of SCBU is to prepare the baby and family for home life after the hospital.
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