by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 7, 2023 | NICU Life
Breastfeeding in the NICU possesses a unique set of challenges for both mom and baby. No matter if a NICU mom chooses to feed her baby by breast (when ready) or continue to pump, providing adequate lactation support is a key element of breastfeeding success. We...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 25, 2023 | Grief & Bereavement
This page contains affiliate links, meaning Hand to Hold earns a small commission for qualifying items, at no additional cost to you. Often when we go through a difficult time, such as the loss of a child, we turn to books to help us navigate the journey and begin the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 17, 2023 | Emotional Health
July is nationally recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as BIPOC Mental Health Month) and was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 2, 2023 | News
With the launch of this annual NICU Grad Then & Now Photo Contest, Hand to Hold® and presenting sponsor Huggies® have created a new tradition to celebrate this special NICU milestone. AUSTIN – Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Feb 27, 2023 | Birth & Family Stories, News
Meet Ivette! Ivette is a NICU Family Support Specialist at Hand to Hold helping to reduce the negative impact of a NICU stay and ensuring the best outcome for the entire family. She supports NICU parents at St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, North Austin Medical...
