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Dr Pinky Bahl
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Wednesday
2:00 PM To 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM To 12:30 PM
Dr Ayush Manchanda
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Registration Timing
Tuesday
9:00 AM To 12:30 PM
Friday
2:00 PM To 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM To 12:30 PM
Dr Mukul Pandey
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Monday
2:00 PM To 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM To 12:30 PM
Dr Nirmal Kumar
Days
Registration Timing
Monday
2:00 PM To 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM To 12:30 PM
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011-2396621-27
Ext- 463 (Gen. OPD), 8639 (Pvt. OPD)
Paediatrics & Neonatology
From a baby’s first hours to the teenage years, our Paediatrics & Neonatology team provides continuous care for children and their families. This spans a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for newborns who need extra support, alongside the full range of everyday paediatric care – growth monitoring, vaccination, and treatment for common childhood illness through to longer-term conditions like asthma and allergies.
Parents are kept informed at every step, and every child is treated as an individual, not just an another case.
Conditions we treat
Newborn (Neonatal) Conditions
- Prematurity (preterm birth)
- Low birth weight
- Neonatal jaundice
- Neonatal infections (sepsis)
- Respiratory distress in newborns
- Feeding difficulties
- Birth-related complications
- Congenital conditions identified at birth
- Neonatal hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
Childhood Conditions
- Common childhood illness — fever, cough, cold, stomach upsets
- Asthma and recurrent wheezing
- Allergies and eczema
- Growth and developmental concerns
- Childhood obesity and lifestyle disorders
- Anaemia and nutritional deficiencies
- Childhood infections — viral, bacterial, parasitic
- Adolescent health concerns
- Behavioural and learning concerns (referred to specialist support as needed)
Our Services
Newborn & NICU Care
- Thorough newborn assessment for every baby born at SSH
- Neonatologist present at high-risk deliveries for resuscitation
- Breastfeeding support with lactation consultants and the maternity team
- Newborn screening for hearing, congenital heart disease, and metabolic conditions
- Phototherapy for jaundice, delivered in mother-baby rooms where possible
- Level III NICU with 24x7 neonatology coverage
- Mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and oxygen therapy for respiratory support
- IV fluids and nutrition, including total parenteral nutrition where needed
- Family-centred care — parental presence and kangaroo care encouraged
- Therapeutic cooling for eligible babies with birth-related brain injury
Outpatient Child Care
- Well-baby and well-child visits — growth tracking, developmental milestones, feeding advice
- Vaccination clinic following the complete IAP-recommended schedule, with reminders and records
- Allergy and asthma clinic with structured, long-term management plans
- Private adolescent OPD covering physical, emotional, and lifestyle concerns
- Same-day sick-child OPD for acute illness
Follow-Up Care
- Occupational therapy and physiotherapy for high-risk babies
- High-risk newborn follow-up clinic
- Developmental, hearing, and vision assessment for babies needing extended follow-up
- Coordinated handover to long-term paediatric care
When to See Us
- You have a high-risk pregnancy and want to understand what care your baby may need after birth.
- Your baby was born premature and needs ongoing care.
- Your newborn has jaundice, is feeding poorly, or seems unusually sleepy.
- Your baby was discharged from a NICU elsewhere and needs follow-up.
- Your child needs a routine vaccination, or hasn't had a first check-up yet.
- Your child has a fever, persistent cough, or any acute symptom.
- You're concerned about your child's growth, weight, or development.
- Your child has frequent wheezing, allergies, or skin problems.
- You'd like a paediatrician following your child long-term.
Why Choose St. Stephen's
- A Level III NICU with dedicated neonatologists and 24x7 coverage.
- Strong integration between the neonatal and maternity teams for high-risk deliveries.
- A family-centred approach that includes parents as part of the care team.
- Decades of experience caring for generations of Delhi families.
- A calm, child-friendly OPD designed to ease anxiety.
- Vaccination protocols aligned with IAP and WHO guidelines.
- Empanelled with CGHS, ECHS, and most major insurers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Newborn Care
Why does my newborn have jaundice?
Mild jaundice is very common as a newborn’s liver matures and usually settles on its own. Phototherapy is safe and effective where treatment is needed, though severe or rapidly rising jaundice does need prompt attention.
How long will my premature baby stay in the NICU?
It depends on how early the baby was born and how they’re progressing. As a rough guide, most premature babies stay until close to their original due date, with realistic updates given as things change.
Will my premature baby develop normally?
Most premature babies grow up healthy. The risk of developmental delay is higher for babies born very early or very small, which is why regular follow-up matters and early support helps if concerns appear.
Child Care
When should I bring my baby for the first paediatric visit?
Typically within the first 1–2 weeks after birth, even if the baby seems well, followed by visits scheduled around vaccination and growth checks through the first year.
Is it safe to give my child multiple vaccines in one visit?
Yes. Children’s immune systems handle far more from daily life than from a few vaccines at once — spacing them out instead just leaves a child unprotected for longer.
My child gets frequent fevers and colds — is that a concern?
Most healthy children get 6–8 minor infections a year, especially in the early school years, and this is usually normal. It’s worth a closer look only if infections are severe, prolonged, or affecting growth.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Ayush Manchanda
Paediatrics And Neonatology (Senior Consultant)
Dr. Mukul Pandey
Paediatrics And Neonatology (Senior Consultant)
Dr. Nirmal Kumar
Paediatrics And Neonatology (HOD)
Dr. Pinky Bahl
Paediatrics And Neonatology (Senior Consultant)
Dr. Vivian Suman
Paediatrics And Neonatology (Consultant)Ask Any Question If You Have
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