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The Complex Emotions of Losing a Twin in the NICU
There is so much joy and sorrow in losing a twin. It is so complex. You are so thankful for your baby who is living, but you are grieving the baby you lost. Everything was supposed to be in multiples, and now it is not. by Ally Anderson Jacob and I were expecting twin...
Looking Back on a Decade of Difference
Hand to Hold is celebrating our 10th Anniversary - a major accomplishment given that almost a third of nonprofits never reach this major milestone. According to Forbes, over half of all nonprofits chartered are destined to fail or stall within a few years due to...
What is RSV & When is RSV Season?
by Tiffany Grisham
Having a new baby is a time for celebration and joy, but for some new parents, worries and fears seem to only be second to diapers and feeding, especially if that new baby was born premature or with special health concerns. For the parents of premature babies, the time spent in the NICU can be stressful and scary, but coming home can be worse. Exposing their fragile newborns to the dangers of the world can be nightmare inducing. Parents can’t protect their babies from everything but having knowledge about common risks can be a powerful tool in caring for your baby.
Join Us Online for Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!
It's time to celebrate! 2020 marks 10 years of Hand to Hold! That's a decade of making a difference in the lives of NICU babies and their families. And we want to celebrate with you in our 10th Anniversary Online Celebration, Monday October 12th - Friday 16th! The...
NICU Milestones: Going Home from the NICU
Whether it's been days, weeks or months, the day has finally arrived - you're going home from the NICU! No matter how long you've been in the NICU, this day is one to celebrate. Keep reading as families share their memories of that special day. The outfit we picked...
NICU Milestones: The Joy of the First Hold
The first time holding your NICU baby is a precious moment that you will never forget. Whether you've waited hours, days, or even weeks or months to hold your baby, this milestone is one to hold on to forever. We’re grateful to celebrate these milestones with NICU...
NICU Milestones: The First Clothes in the NICU
My preemies’ first “outfit” was not a family heirloom or a super cozy sleeper. It wasn’t even something that I picked out. The first thing that my babies wore were tiny knitted hats of soft pastel yarn that had to be handmade by a volunteer because their heads were...
To the NICU Heroes
Photo credit: Heidi Howard Photography. Image courtesy of Jessica Tyler Not all heroes wear capes. Mine happened to come in scrubs and cargo pants. But they swooped in like superheroes do, saving the day just in the nick of time. Ben ended up in the NICU by...
NICU Milestones: The First Bottle in the NICU
Milestones look very different for NICU babies and their families than they do for typical families who do not endure a NICU stay. For a NICU parent who isn't caring for their baby full time at home, feeding their baby that first bottle in the NICU is one of the...
NICU Milestones: The First Diaper Change was the Hug I’d Been Waiting For
In the NICU, I was told it was important to bond with my baby. But I did not know how to bond with a child I couldn’t feed, hold or bathe. One that weighed a little more than a pound and was clinging to life on a respirator. I was so scared to touch him because I...
The Importance of Prenatal Breastfeeding Support for Black Moms
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 chance...
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