Special Care Nursery

Advanced Care for Premature Babies

While many babies are born healthy and full term, some newborns require extra care and support. For these special babies, Saint Vincent Hospital offers a Special Care Nursery (SCN).

Special Care for Special Babies

When babies need extra support, the Special Care Nursery provides the attention and neonatal care they need. Our seven-bed SCN is certified as a Level II, which means we can care for all but the sickest infants who must be transported to a special children’s hospital.

A baby in the Special Care Nursery is typically connected to a variety of medical monitors that allow the staff to know exactly what he or she needs at all times. The SCN staff is comprised of registered nurses specializing in the care of premature and sick infants, and they will explain the purpose of every monitor, tube and test used for your baby.

Our goal is to get your baby well as soon as possible so that you can return home to experience the joys of parenthood. We encourage your loved ones to visit you and your baby during your time at Saint Vincent Hospital.

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If you want to learn more about the Special Care Nursery at the Center for Women and Infants, please call (508) 363-9405.

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Lactation Cookie Recipe

Lactation Cookies

This recipe is made especially for you, and your little one too.

Enjoy the cookies, your baby will thank you.

Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 1/2 cups unbleached organic all-purpose flour

5 tablespoons brewers yeast

3 tablespoons ground flax seed

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

12 tablespoons organic unsalted butter

4 tablespoons unrefined organic coconut oil

1 1/2 cups organic cane sugar

1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips/chunks

Cooking instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, yeast, flax seed, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt.

In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and coconut oil on medium speed until creamy. Add in the sugar and beat on medium to high speed until fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add in the egg and yolk, beating until combined, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract and beat until combined again. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined and mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula until they are evenly dispersed.

Scoop the dough into 1-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are just golden. Let cool completely before storing in a sealed container.