by Leigh Ann Torres | Jan 5, 2023 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
A traumatic birth and a NICU stay both place added pressure on relationships. Both partners may react to stress and grief very differently. Tending to and nourishing your relationship with your partner now will provide for a stronger foundation for your family as your...
by Lexi Losch | Jan 3, 2023 | Emotional Health
Setting intentions can feel kinder to yourself. We’ve all entered into a new year, bringing with us baggage from the past year, an ongoing pandemic, and the expectations of New Year’s resolutions. New year, new me. There’s a general feeling of displacement that has...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 19, 2022 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Grief & Bereavement
Yes, the holidays are hard but even more so in the NICU, post NICU, or in bereavement. The holidays are hard. This used to be a blanket statement I subscribed to. Prior to being in the NICU with my wife and daughter, going home on hospice care, and becoming a bereaved...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 27, 2022 | Emotional Health
The following article was created from our NICU Community Conference session with KC Davis, How to Practice Self Care (when you feel like you’re drowning). Listen to episode 36 of the NICU Now podcast to hear KC’s full session. To learn more about our annual NICU...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 16, 2022 | Emotional Health
As many states lift COVID precautions in favor of a “new normal,” many folks are left wondering how to navigate the pandemic. “How do I protect myself? How do I protect my family? Is it safe to no longer wear a mask?” On top of the many questions around COVID safety...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 22, 2021 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When it comes to prematurity and the NICU, it can be hard to separate myth from fact. Parents are flooded with information from doctors, nurses and well-meaning friends and family. Not to mention the internet, which has its own pros and cons. For those currently on...
