The organization of a good quality NICU is essential for reducing the neonatal mortality and improving the quality of life. Care in the NICU is defined by effort in design, equipment selection, policies, care protocols and staff trai ning to maintain the basic physical,sensory, interpersonal needs of the infant and also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but n eed specialized nursing care . The in - utero environment of a developing fetus is character ized by generalized extremity flexion and containment, limited light and noise exposure, sleep cycle preservation and unrestricted access to mom via somatosensory, auditory and chemosensory pathways. This environment is conducive to positive sensory input which is crucial for normal fetal development. In Samhita period the concept of NICU is very much developed as according to a newborn care. Along with design, equipment, policies, protocols and staff the role of Disha and Vastu were included in Kumaragara.