Services & Specialties
Newborn Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic

Get ongoing support after NICU discharge to help your baby grow, develop and thrive at home.

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Esmeralda Leyva, age 1
Family lives in Hamilton, Ohio. Photo session was in her home and a nearby park
Esmeralda's story is an example of acute kidney injury occurring as a side effect of another medical condition. She had a severe case of pertussis, was in the ICU on ECMO (long-term heart-lung bypass). That damaged her kidney and she needed dialysis.

Expert Guidance After a NICU Stay

Leaving the Newborn Intensive Care Unit can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about feeding, growth or development. You are not alone.

At Cincinnati Children’s Newborn Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic, we care for babies from any NICU—not just our own. Whether your child was in a Cincinnati Children’s NICU or another hospital, our team is here to help you transition home with confidence.

We follow babies from discharge through early childhood. Our team tracks growth, feeding and development closely. We explain what to expect and what to do next, step by step.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children's NICU Follow-up Clinic?

24/7 access to care with a clinical team available anytime for urgent questions plus same-day nurse support so you get answers quickly
Team-based care with experts from many specialties working together in one visit
Research-guided developmental testing to find concerns early and act quickly
Convenient visits and telehealth with six locations and a first virtual visit within one week of discharge

Caring for NICU Graduates Across the Tri-State and Beyond

Proven experience and outcomes

We care for about 1,800 patients each year. We track outcomes like lung disease and cerebral palsy over time to improve care and results.

Care close to home and across the region

We offer care at six locations and telehealth visits in multiple states. We serve families across the tri-state and beyond, making expert care easier to access.

Advanced monitoring at home

We offer feeding support, growth tracking and oxygen care. Our remote patient monitoring helps us track weight and health between visits, so your baby stays on track.

Early detection and better outcomes

We use a structured, research-based approach to check your child’s development. This helps us find concerns early and start support right away.

Team-based, personalized care

Every child has different needs. Your care plan is tailored to your baby. Our team-based care includes therapists, dietitians and medical specialists who work together to guide your next steps.

Support for your whole family

We help you move from NICU to home with less stress. You can reach a nurse the same day with questions. Our team is also available 24/7 for urgent concerns. We help coordinate care and bring all recommendations into one clear plan.

My clinical experience and my familiarity with having one of my own children in the NICU has driven me to not only want the best for my patients, but the best for their families as well.

Tanya Cahill, MD

Medical Director, NICU Follow-Up Clinic

Treatments and Services

Services & SpecialtiesNewborn Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic