by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 18, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
My baby did not end up in the NICU because he was premature. He ended up in the NICU because he was medically fragile. Though these terms are certainly not mutually exclusive, many preemies–like my other child who was a 34 week feeder/grower–outgrow their...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 11, 2017 | NICU Life
Neonatal Nurses Day is a celebration of the nurses that care for our babies born premature and babies with complications. The theme for 2017 is special. The theme “We Save Babies” came from the voices of our NICU Nurses at the National Association of Neonatal...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Aug 10, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, which is fitting because this August is the one-year anniversary of my ex-27 week preemie, Theo, getting his glasses. Parents of preemies are all too familiar with eye exams. Babies born under three pounds or...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Aug 3, 2017 | NICU Life, Nutrition
Breastfeeding in the NICU is a daunting task, but it can also be an amazing achievement. When we entered the NICU at 27 weeks and 6 days, I knew there was very little I could do to care for our newborn. Yet, there was one thing I knew could do more than any doctor or...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 31, 2017 | Life after the NICU
The following story is from preemie mom Theresa. If you’d like to share your NICU story with us, email leighann@handtohold.org. I am a parent of...
