Neonatal Unit

Having a baby can be an emotional time, particularly if your baby has been admitted to the Neonatal Unit (NNU).

An information leaflet has been designed to introduce you to the Neonatal Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. You can download the leaflet by clicking this ‘Download’ button

The Scottish Perinatal Network have also produced this information booklet for expectant parents Neonatal Services in Scotland – Information for Expectant Parents booklet can be viewed and downloaded here.

Virtual Tour of the Neonatal Unit

Euan Duff, a parent who benefitted from the support of the Neonatal Unit, has created a virtual tour to help prospective parents see what the facilities are like and what to expect from being supported by the specialist team.

View the virtual tour of the Neonatal Unit.

Neonatal Units in Scotland

 For more information on Neonatal Units in Scotland, please click here.

Information on Neonatal Transfers

For the Public – ScotSTAR Scottish Neonatal Transport Service

Feeding Your Baby

However you feed your baby we are here to support you. Please click on the below links which will provide you with lots of information, resources and details of support that is available to you.

Breastfeeding resources – Baby Friendly Initiative

Feeding Your Baby – Birth in Grampian

Peer Support Groups

Aberdeen Neonatal Unit Support Group – Team Neo 🌈 | Facebook 

Bliss | Support Group for Parents of Babies Born Premature or Sick | Facebook

Follow Us

You can keep up to date with the work of the Neonatal Unit via their Facebook page.

Contact Us

Aberdeen Neonatal Unit Telephone Number: 01224 552602

Please phone at any time of the day or night, if you wish to know how your baby is or if you have any queries.

If you have any suggestions for content to include on this page, please email gram.maternityengagement@nhs.scot