by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 7, 2016 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
This is a follow-up from Alden’s first post, Sleep Like a Baby: Toddler Sleep Study. After a few months of doctor’s appointments and tests, our 22-month-old daughter, Neala, had her tonsils and adenoids removed, as well as her turbinates reduced. She was...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 19, 2016 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
This post originally appeared on Hand to Hold in August of 2012. Having a premature baby comes with so many questions and concerns. As a pediatric dentist, I am frequently asked, “What problems can my premature baby have with his or her teeth and oral...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 10, 2016 | Family Stories, Medical Info & Resources, Pregnancy & Bedrest
After my water broke, and I delivered my daughter seven weeks early, I often wondered why. Did I do something wrong? Would it happen again if I were to get pregnant in a few years? Most women who experience preterm labor ask themselves these same questions. Many times...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jan 20, 2016 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
A prescription for physical, occupational, or speech therapy is like a prescription for antibiotics—you can have it filled wherever you choose. Unlike a medication, however, the therapist you choose will have an ongoing relationship with you and your child that your...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jan 6, 2016 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
January is National Blood Donor Month. Blood saves lives! To find a blood drive near you, visit the American Red Cross. When thinking about donating blood, one usually assumes, “Oh, my blood is going to help someone,” but nine times out of ten, we have no...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 4, 2015 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
The power of breast milk continues to amaze me. From brain development to immunoprotection, doctors and researchers continue to discover new properties that reaffirm the magic and mystery of mother’s milk. In addition to providing optimal nutrition, breast milk is...
