Many professionals work together to care for preemie babies.
Social worker the person who will help you with non-medical issues, such as where to stay, insurance, transportation etc. Perinatal pharmacist a pharmacist with special expertise in drugs for babies. Respiratory therapist a person with special training for care and management of oxygen, breathing machines etc. Occupational therapist a person with special training in infant development and oral motor or feeding problems. You may encounter this person either in the nursery or in a follow-up clinic.