The duration depends on gestational age, weight, and medical stability; many premature babies stay in the NICU until they can breathe independently, maintain body temperature, feed well, and gain weight consistently.
Dr. Nihaz Naha K
Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician
MBBS, MD Paediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatology
10+ Years of Excellence
10000 + happy patients
About Dr. Nihaz Naha K
Dr. Nihaz Naha K is a highly experienced Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician in Kozhikode (Calicut) with over 10 years of expertise in newborn and child healthcare. Holding MBBS, MD in Paediatrics, and a Fellowship in Neonatology, he specializes in managing premature babies, low birth weight infants, neonatal emergencies, and advanced NICU care. His core areas of focus include neonatal intensive care, ventilatory support, newborn resuscitation, management of neonatal jaundice and infections, and long-term follow-up of high-risk infants. Known for his compassionate, evidence-based approach, he provides comprehensive newborn evaluation and developmental monitoring to ensure optimal growth and health outcomes. Parents seeking a trusted neonatologist in Calicut rely on his clinical precision, commitment to safety, and dedication to delivering high-quality neonatal and paediatric care.
Dr. Nihaz Naha K specializes in Neonatology and advanced newborn care in Kozhikode (Calicut), offering comprehensive management for premature babies, low birth weight infants, and critically ill newborns requiring intensive monitoring. With strong expertise in NICU care, neonatal resuscitation, ventilatory support, CPAP management, treatment of neonatal jaundice, sepsis, respiratory distress, and feeding difficulties, he ensures evidence-based, protocol-driven treatment for high-risk infants. His speciality also includes stabilization and transport of sick newborns, developmental assessment, and structured follow-up programs for preterm babies to monitor growth and neurodevelopment. As a trusted neonatologist in Calicut, he focuses on early diagnosis, timely intervention, and parental counselling to improve survival and long-term health outcomes. His patient-centric approach, combined with advanced neonatal life support skills, makes him a preferred choice for families seeking expert newborn intensive care and specialized paediatric services in Kozhikode.
Dr. Nihaz Naha K's Areas of expertise
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Management: Provides advanced, protocol-driven care for critically ill and premature newborns requiring continuous monitoring and life support.
Care of Premature & Low Birth Weight Babies: Specializes in managing growth, nutrition, and complications associated with preterm and underweight infants.
Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation: Expert in immediate newborn stabilization during birth emergencies to ensure safe transition to extra-uterine life.
Ventilatory & Respiratory Support: Skilled in CPAP and mechanical ventilation for babies with respiratory distress and lung immaturity.
Neonatal Jaundice & Infection Management: Offers evidence-based treatment for jaundice, sepsis, and other neonatal infections.
High-Risk Newborn Follow-up: Conducts structured developmental assessments and long-term monitoring to ensure healthy growth and neurodevelopment.
Neonatal emergency stabilization and safe transport: He is skilled in rapidly stabilizing critically ill newborns and ensuring safe, well-coordinated transport to advanced NICU facilities for continued intensive care.
Management of congenital conditions and birth-related complications: He provides early diagnosis and comprehensive management of congenital disorders and birth complications to improve immediate survival and long-term developmental outcomes.
Qualifications :
1. MBBS
Government Medical College, Kozhikode
University of Calicut
2. MD (Pediatrics)
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur
Kerala University of Health Sciences
3. Fellowship in Neonatology
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
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2nd Floor, Vee Pee Space, Wayanad Rd, Eranhipaalam, Eranhippalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673020
Clinic Hours:
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00am - 12:00pm | 04:00pm - 06:00pm
Contact:
Phone: +91 88480 03009
Email: [email protected]
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Dr. Nihaz Naha K
17 February 2026
Ventilatory & Respiratory Support for Newborns in NICU
Respiratory distress is one of the most common and critical challenges in premature and sick newborns. Immature lungs, surfactant deficiency, infections, and birth-related complications often make breathing difficult, requiring specialized respiratory support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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Dr. Nihaz Naha K
17 February 2026
Care of Premature & Low Birth Weight Babies
Premature babies (born before 37 weeks of gestation) and low birth weight infants (weighing less than 2.5 kg at birth) require specialized neonatal care to ensure healthy survival and optimal long-term development.
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Dr. Nihaz Naha K
17 February 2026
Neonatal Jaundice & Infection Management in Newborns
Neonatal jaundice and infections are among the most common yet potentially serious conditions affecting newborns. Jaundice refers to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood and is typically identified by a yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes.
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Dr. Nihaz Naha K
17 February 2026
Ventilatory & Respiratory Support for Newborns in NICU
Respiratory distress is one of the most common and critical challenges in premature and sick newborns. Immature lungs, surfactant deficiency, infections, and birth-related complications often make breathing difficult, requiring specialized respiratory support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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By:
Dr. Nihaz Naha K
17 February 2026
Care of Premature & Low Birth Weight Babies
Premature babies (born before 37 weeks of gestation) and low birth weight infants (weighing less than 2.5 kg at birth) require specialized neonatal care to ensure healthy survival and optimal long-term development.
Read More
By:
Dr. Nihaz Naha K
17 February 2026
Neonatal Jaundice & Infection Management in Newborns
Neonatal jaundice and infections are among the most common yet potentially serious conditions affecting newborns. Jaundice refers to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood and is typically identified by a yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes.
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With proper nutrition, regular follow-up, and developmental monitoring, most low birth weight babies achieve normal growth milestones over time.
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Premature or sick newborns may have immature lungs or respiratory distress, requiring CPAP or mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen levels and support breathing.
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Yes, when managed by an experienced neonatologist in a well-equipped NICU, ventilatory support is carefully monitored to ensure safety while minimizing potential complications.
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You should consult a neonatologist if the yellowing spreads to the abdomen or legs, appears within the first 24 hours of birth, or is associated with poor feeding, lethargy, or high bilirubin levels, as early treatment prevents complications.
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Symptoms such as fever or low body temperature, poor feeding, breathing difficulty, excessive sleepiness, irritability, or decreased activity require immediate medical evaluation and prompt antibiotic treatment.
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