Posts: Medical Info & Resources

Meet the Professional: What Does a Patient and Family Advisor Do?

by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 2, 2018 | Professional Insight

Oftentimes when families are discharged from the NICU, a part of their healing process includes a strong desire to give back to the NICU, their healthcare team and the hospital where they received care. More and more hospitals across the country are embracing former...

What You Need to Know About Bringing a Baby Home on Oxygen

by Melissa Vandermeer | Jun 28, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources

Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn...

7 Preeclampsia Symptoms Every Pregnant Woman Should Watch For

by Kathy McClelland | May 3, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources

Preeclampsia can develop quickly. That’s what happened to me. Looking back I had many of the signs and symptoms leading to a placental abruption and HELLP syndrome. I wish I had known what to look for because I would have gone straight to my OB. Instead I took...

FAQs: Preemies and IVs in the NICU

by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 26, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources

When your baby is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a dedicated medical team quickly begins a number of procedures to ensure your baby is receiving the care they need. One of the procedures your preemie is likely to experience is IV therapy for...

Navigating Claims and Insurance Companies

by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 19, 2018 | Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources

There’s no doubt that having a baby in the NICU is overwhelming. Adding to the stress can be the mountain of paperwork that starts accruing: insurance claims, explanations of benefits, bills, and more. Preemie mom Kathryn Whitaker shares her best tips for...

Meet the Professional: What Does a Child Life Specialist Do?

by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 15, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources

Babies who have spent time in the NICU have higher rates of rehospitalization than other infants. Even if your child was only discharged from the NICU a few days or weeks before needing to return to the hospital, you will most likely find yourself in the Pediatric...

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