by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 21, 2022 | Life after the NICU
Isolation. Quarantine. While NICU parents are thrilled to have their babies home, life is not necessarily back to normal. If you come home close to or during cold, flu and RSV season, you’re likely facing these two words – isolation and quarantine –...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 20, 2022 | News
Hand to Hold invites all NICU parents & NICU professionals to be part of unlocking change for the NICU families of today and tomorrow at the 2022 NICU Community Conference. Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 14, 2022 | News
Hand to Hold invites all NICU parents to nominate a special NICU Hero and celebrate how they made a difference in their NICU journey. NICU parents are invited to nominate NICU professionals for Hand to Hold’s NICU Hero Award, to be celebrated at the 2022...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 9, 2022 | News
This year Nancy celebrates 47 years of nursing, and 47 years of working directly with babies. Nancy’s interest in nursing began at a young age. Nancy shares, “When I saw my Mom in her white uniform, white shoes, white cap and the biggest smile on her face as she...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 8, 2022 | 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...
