Complexity and versatility: the consultant neonatologist

“Many of the babies in my care are born prematurely. It never ceases to amaze me how babies are so fragile, yet so resilient. They can go through so much, and sometimes it seems they won’t come through. And then many do—which is a powerful and humbling experience.”Nalliannan, who works in the department of neonatal medicine at Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton, says she is challenged and inspired by a specialty that is both versatile and complex. “No two babies are the same—they can have the same condition and behave in totally different ways—so neonatology is not something where you can go by the book,” she says.It’s also a specialty that has made huge advances. “I work with a large team caring for babies as young as 22 weeks, and we can make such a difference to their lives and their chances of survival.”Nalliannan has never considered any career other than…
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