by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 30, 2025 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
Dear parents navigating a high-risk pregnancy, Navigating a high-risk pregnancy can feel overwhelming and scary. It can feel like walking a tightrope – delicate, nerve-wracking, and often isolating. The medical complexities are just one piece of the puzzle. The...
by Heather Hagedorn | Apr 7, 2025 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
Dear parent navigating a pregnancy after a NICU stay, If you have been through the NICU, you may wonder what another pregnancy might be like. Some of us feel like we absolutely cannot imagine going through a pregnancy post-NICU. Some of us want another child...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 22, 2023 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
by Jenna Maxfield High blood pressure, protein in the urine, swelling and headaches and some of the most commonly-reported symptoms of preeclampsia. But there’s one lesser-known symptom that can often get overlooked: epigastric pain – pain in the upper...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 16, 2023 | Medical Info & Resources, Pregnancy & Bedrest, Professional Insight
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Preeclampsia can strike any time. Keep yourself and your loved ones aware of these most frequently asked questions about this often life-threatening pregnancy disorder. What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 28, 2020 | Nutrition, Pregnancy & Bedrest
in partnership with Mama Sana Vibrant Woman An important key to breastfeeding success for Black women is education and support, particularly in the prenatal period. Waiting until a problem or challenge arises to figure out what to do only increases a mom’s...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 23, 2018 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
Some links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Hand to Hold will earn a commission if you make a purchase. by Angela Davids of KeepEmCookin.com When I was pregnant with my daughter, my OB placed me on bed rest due to several occurrences...