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Hand to Hold Letter Series: To the Parent Navigating a High-Risk Pregnancy
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....
Advocacy and Shared Decision-Making in the NICU
This article is sponsored by Prolacta Bioscience. At 11 weeks pregnant, Alexis and Keyon received news that turned their world upside down: their baby, Synclair, had developed an omphalocele, a rare congenital condition where the intestines and, in some cases,...
I’m Special Too: How to Support Siblings When Your Baby Is in the NICU
Having a baby in the hospital NICU is a very stressful time for all members of a family, including big brothers and sisters. Siblings often feel confused, anxious, or even left out during a NICU stay. Children look to adults for reassurance, so it’s important to...
Adoption, Foster Care & the NICU: Parent Perspectives Panel
In our recent NICU Parent Perspectives parent panel, we discuss the unique experiences of adoptive and foster parents navigating a NICU stay. Our panelists offered heartfelt stories, practical advice, and powerful reflections on the challenges and triumphs of...
Meet the Winners of the 2025 NICU Grad Then & Now Photo Contest!
The results are in! We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 NICU Grad Then & Now Photo Contest. We received more than 970 entries of NICU grads of all ages into this year's contest! These incredible NICU grads have a story to tell and are living...
Hand to Hold Letter Series: Navigating a NICU Stay While Caring for Children at Home
Having a baby in the NICU is an emotional whirlwind. It’s a place where time feels frozen, where beeping monitors and tiny bodies become the center of focus. For parents with other children at home, the weight of this experience is even greater. Balancing time,...
Hand to Hold Letter Series: A Hand to Hold for the Parent Navigating Pregnancy After a NICU Stay
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...
Hand to Hold Letter Series: A Hand to Hold for the Foster/Adoptive Parents Navigating a NICU Stay
Dear Foster/Adoptive NICU Parent, If you’re reading this, you’re embarking on a journey filled with emotions, uncertainties, and profound love. Whether you’ve been preparing for this moment for months or have suddenly found yourself in the NICU, plunged into...
Joining a NICU Support Group: How to Find and Connect with Others Who Understand
Are you navigating a challenging experience, such as having a baby in the NICU? You might feel alone or isolated during this difficult time. Please know that you don’t have to go through it alone. Joining a NICU support group can provide the comfort and connection...
Peer Support vs. Counseling: Which is right for you?
When it comes to finding the right support to guide you through the NICU and help you process your experiences, you may be curious about the options available through Hand to Hold. Here we’ll talk about two types of support Hand to Hold offers: peer support and...
Give the Gift of Milk Cubby: Hand to Hold x MilkStork
The holidays can be especially challenging for NICU parents. While many gather in celebration, families with babies in the NICU often face long days filled with uncertainty, exhaustion, and the unique demands of pumping breast milk for their fragile newborns. This...