Naomi R. Hemy is a Neonatologist based at 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, Australia.
Neonatology is all about caring for newborn babies, especially those who need extra support right from the start. In many cases, that means babies who were born early, or babies who didn’t cope as well during birth or soon after. Naomi focuses on the tricky early days, when careful monitoring and quick decisions really matter.
Her work often includes supporting families and babies dealing with conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cerebral hypoxia, and complications linked to premature birth. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia can make breathing difficult for some babies, and it needs close, ongoing care. Cerebral hypoxia is another serious situation, and it can affect how a baby’s brain works over time. Premature infants can face a mix of challenges, even when they’re improving day by day.
Over time, the goal is usually the same: help babies stabilise, grow stronger, and get the right follow-up in place. That might include working out a safe plan for breathing support, feeding, and overall wellbeing. It can also mean talking things through with parents in plain language, because the NICU can feel scary and fast-moving.
Care in this area is never one-size-fits-all. At times, babies need more tests, and the plan may change as they improve or if new issues show up. Naomi’s approach is calm and practical, with a focus on what’s happening today, and what the next steps should be.
As part of a wider neonatal team, she works alongside other clinicians in the hospital setting to coordinate treatment and support. That teamwork is important, because babies often need help from more than one area of care. Naomi also helps families understand what the treatment is aiming to do, and what signs to watch for as recovery continues.
While neonatology can be intense, the day-to-day work is about small wins and steady progress. Naomi looks after newborns with serious, time-sensitive needs and supports parents through a tough period, one step at a time.
