by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Photo by Emily Ingalls Photography by Lexi Losch, MA, LPC-intern, NCC Having a baby in the NICU can be a stressful time for the entire family. You may be experiencing many ups and downs as you navigate this new life. You may feel helpless because you can’t help your...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 18, 2019 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
by Jenna Maxfield High blood pressure, protein in the urine, swelling and headaches and some of the most commonly-reported symptoms of preeclampsia. But there’s one lesser-known symptom that can often get overlooked: epigastric pain. It’s possible that...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 17, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources
by Jenna Maxfield While there are many precautions parents can take to protect their NICU graduates from contracting a cold, the flu or RSV, sometimes the inevitable happens. Between school, play dates, family visits and running errands, some germs are just impossible...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 7, 2018 | Emotional Health
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit is a traumatic experience. No one is ever really prepared. You have probably felt emotions during your baby’s NICU stay that you never imagined feeling. You have celebrated things you never knew you would and seen...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 19, 2018 | Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources
There’s no doubt that having a baby in the NICU is overwhelming. Adding to the stress can be the mountain of paperwork that starts accruing: insurance claims, explanations of benefits, bills, and more. Preemie mom Kathryn Whitaker shares her best tips for...
