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My Journey as a Three-Time NICU Mom
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 believe my...
Hand to Hold’s Position Statement on Recent NEC Lawsuits
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a complicated and multifactorial disease that progresses rapidly in preterm and full term infants. The causes of NEC continue to be studied and researched by scientists and medical professionals. Hand to Hold supports the NEC...
Hand to Hold® Provides Mental Health Support for Texas Children’s Hospital NICU Families
Hand to Hold's Certified Mental Health Peer Specialists help NICU parents feel more confident in bonding with their baby, proven beneficial for long-term outcomes and positive care for the infant. HOUSTON, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand to Hold, a...
Caring for Your Mental Health in the NICU
Photo by Emily Ingalls Photography by Lexi Losch, MA, LPC, NCC Having a baby in the NICU can be a stressful time for the entire family. You may be experiencing many ups and downs as you navigate this new life. You may feel helpless because you can’t help your baby...
Six Money-Saving Tips for NICU Parents
This column is reprinted with permission from the newsletter of author and educator Marshall Allen. To get more money-saving health care tips, you can subscribe for free at marshallallen.substack.com. A note from Marshall: Our health care system might be the...
Hand to Hold Launches Season 6 of the NICU Babies, Parent Support Podcast
Season 6 of the NICU Babies, Parent Support podcast is here! This exciting new season will focus on life after a NICU admission, with honest and informative discussions about postpartum depression and anxiety, advocating for parental leave in your workplace,...
Katrina Moline Named Executive Director of Hand to Hold
AUSTIN, TX– Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) parents before, during and after the NICU, has named Katrina Moline as executive director. As a NICU parent and key member...
Holidays in the NICU: Coping Strategies for NICU Parents
The holidays are known for their joy, excitement, and nostalgia. The decor, music, and sights intend to amplify those feelings. However, the holidays aren’t always a time marked by warmth and feelings of love. Spending the holidays in the NICU can be difficult for...
Supplementation While Breastfeeding
This article is sponsored by Neotech. When it comes to your NICU baby’s feeding journey, there are many routes you can take. When you have a baby in the NICU, feeding can look very different. For parents who are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties in the NICU...
Prematurity Awareness Month: How to Get Involved
November marks Prematurity Awareness Month, an opportunity to reflect on the approximately 1 in 10 babies born preterm each year and what we can do to prevent it. This year, Hand to Hold is marking the occasion with our #TeenyPreemie campaign, an opportunity for...
Congratulations to our 2023 NICU Hero Award Winners!
We received more than 55 entries for the 2023 NICU Hero Award Contest, and we're thrilled to announce our two winners in the NICU Hero category and the NICU Team category! The winners were recognized in our 2023 NICU Mental Health Conference on November 1-2. Read...