by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 11, 2026 | Fatherhood
Dads and non-birthing partners in the NICU have a completely different set of experiences than birthing moms. And those differences are important to recognize and validate when we talk about providing NICU support and care to the entire NICU family. In episode 141 of...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 24, 2025 | Family Stories
This article is sponsored by Prolacta Bioscience. At 11 weeks pregnant, Alexis and Keyon received news that turned their world upside down: their baby, Synclair, had developed an omphalocele, a rare congenital condition where the intestines and, in some cases, other...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 26, 2025 | Family Stories, NICU Life
In our recent NICU Parent Perspectives parent panel, we discuss the unique experiences of adoptive and foster parents navigating a NICU stay. Our panelists offered heartfelt stories, practical advice, and powerful reflections on the challenges and triumphs of...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 25, 2024 | Family Stories, Nutrition
This article is sponsored by Prolacta Bioscience. Navigating the feeding journey with your NICU baby can be challenging. When you have a baby in the NICU, feeding can look very different, both in how you feed your baby and what you feed your baby. And as a key member...
by Diana Marrero | Jul 23, 2024 | Family Stories
When I share my story with new NICU parents, they are often astonished that all three of my children were in the NICU and that I made it through those challenging times. They may think I’m stronger than I am. Honestly, each time I got pregnant, I didn’t...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Feb 27, 2023 | 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...
