by Leigh Ann Torres | May 24, 2019 | News
L-R: Luke and Gabe DeYoung, Rhonda Reed, Director of NICU and Neonatal Transport at SDMC, Jackson Kelley AUSTIN, Texas, May 23, 2019 – As graduation season nears, Hand to Hold went back to where it all started: St. David’s Medical Center (SDMC). Born two days apart,...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 20, 2019 | Mental Health
Oftentimes the emotional impact of a NICU stay can surface weeks, months or even years later after your baby is discharged. Emotions can quickly turn from joy and gratitude to anger and resentment and back again. It’s important for parents and caregivers of...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 8, 2019 | Mental Health
Any NICU parent will tell you that having a baby in the NICU is a stressful situation. And the research is behind us on that claim. Research has shown that NICU parents experience higher levels of stress than typical parents of healthy, term babies. When it comes to...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 5, 2019 | News
“You are the mother everyone wishes they had.” Mother’s Day can be an especially emotional time for NICU parents, parents of preemies, and those who have suffered a loss. Some will be celebrating at home with their newly-discharged baby. Some are...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 18, 2019 | Medical Info & Resources
One thing parents of preemies and NICU babies hear often from well-meaning friends, family and even strangers is, “Don’t be so overprotective about germs! It’s good for their immune system!” Unfortunately this manner of thinking is dangerous...
