by Hand to Hold Staff | May 18, 2016 | Life after the NICU
When you bring home your NICU baby, nurses or pediatricians or NICU doctors may have thrown around the words “winter lockdown” and “preemies are more susceptible…” and to “keep them isolated.” What does this look like when...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 9, 2016 | Medical Info & Resources, Pregnancy & Bedrest, Professional Insight
Over 50% of women on bed rest show signs of depression, research shows. Lack of physical activity, identity loss, lack of control and social isolation are some of the reasons why women struggle with low mood. Added on to all of these risk factors is the biggest risk...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 6, 2016 | NICU Life
A similar version of this post was originally published in May of 2013. From the moment I first laid eyes on my tiny one pounder baby girl, I wrestled with many emotions that caused me to question whether or not I deserved to be a mom. Of course, I did everything...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 4, 2016 | Mental Health, NICU Life
I never expected to spend my first Mother’s Day in a children’s hospital. But in May 2015, that was where I celebrated it. A year earlier I discovered my pregnancy on Mother’s Day and carried that secret inside of me for two days before telling my husband. I spent...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 2, 2016 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
With May being Preeclampsia Awareness Month, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of this dangerous disease. What is preeclampsia? From preeclampsia.org: Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects...
