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Resilience and Former NICU Families
Resilience is an odd term. Its meaning varies so wildly. It’s typically used to describe some inherent personal quality, i.e. “look how resilient they are!” I know better. While there are aspects that are personal, there are many more layers that have nothing to do...
5 Myths about cold, flu and RSV
UPDATED APRIL 2021 Cold, flu and RSV season is here, and the chances of catching and spreading viruses and infections increases as kids go to school, daycare, and as families get out and about. NICU parents dread this time of year when we have to weigh the risks of...
Celebrating Volunteers for National Volunteer Week
Much of the support Hand to Hold provides relies on the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers who believe in our mission and donate their time and efforts to help NICU families. Each one of our community volunteers and volunteer peer mentors is a vital...
Setting Boundaries in the NICU and at Home
Setting boundaries along our micro preemie journey was about encouraging physical, developmental, and emotional health, for all of us. We began setting boundaries prior to the birth of our micro preemies at 28 weeks, 5 days. It started while we tried to get...
Know Your NICU Nutrition: The Importance of Appropriate Nutrition in the NICU
It's good to become familiar with the types of nutrition your baby will receive while in the NICU. by Melinda J. Elliott, MD, FAAP Chief Medical Officer, Prolacta Bioscience Pregnancy is a special journey in life. Every parent wants an idyllic pregnancy without...
Does Life After the NICU Get Easier?
Life with a preemie - and life after the NICU - is all about getting comfortable with the unknown. I had changed many diapers before, but the first time I changed my own baby’s diaper was different. I needed a nurse to show me the process. With my hands inside an...
Feeding Your Preemie: Infant Formula 101
This article has been updated and reviewed for accuracy by Trish Ringley, RN. Hurray! NICU discharge day is around the corner! As you prepare to take your preemie home, you may walk down the infant formula aisle for the first time. The aisle is overwhelming. There...
Team Hand to Hold 2021: Every Step Counts!
Team Hand to Hold wants YOU! Whether you run, walk, fundraise, or volunteer, we want you on our team! Thanks to Austin Gives Miles, Hand to Hold is proud to be an official charity for the Austin Half Marathon and KXAN Simple Health 5k on April 25, 2021! Each year...
Black NICU Moms: Honoring the Past and Strengthening the Future
by Vedria E. Millage, LMSW and member of Hand to Hold Board of Directors Black History Month is an annual time to honor the rich culture and significant accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history as well as acknowledge shared experiences. While this is...
Beyond the NICU Podcast Miniseries Focuses on Maternal Mental Health
In partnership with Sage Therapeutics, we've released a 5-episode miniseries on the Beyond the NICU podcast on the topic of maternal mental health in the NICU and after. Listen to all five episodes today, and subscribe to Beyond the NICU wherever you get your...
5 Lesser-Known Strategies for Bonding with Your NICU Baby
by Trish Ringley, RN When a baby needs time in the NICU, bonding with your NICU baby can feel like an unbearable hurdle to overcome. But of course, it’s still super important to do! Babies need their parents, and babies thrive when they form a healthy, strong bond...
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