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All About RSV
RSV is one of the most common respiratory infections. Most children have been infected with the virus by the age of two. For most children and adults, contracting RSV isn't a serious issue, with the virus causing mild symptoms that mimic the common cold. In these...
11 Things I’ve Learned in 11 Years of Raising a Micro Preemie
As my son Bryce’s birthday neared, my dad, half accusingly and half curiously, asked, “Hey, what’s going on with Bryce’s birthday party? Aren’t you planning anything?” I hadn’t. And I still wasn’t sure I could. The truth was, I was avoiding it with everything I...
World Prematurity Day: An Interview with Silke Mader
Approximately 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely each year. That amounts to approximately 15 million babies worldwide. Until you had a preemie or knew someone who did, you may not have even been aware of World Prematurity Day, a day to raise awareness of preterm...
Coping with Separation from Your NICU Baby
,., Giving birth to a baby that requires NICU support is never easy. Coping with separation from your NICU baby can be difficult. Whether you are prepared ahead of time for a NICU stay, or one is thrust upon you with an unexpected labor and delivery, there is no...
NICU Parent Perspective: NICU Support Helped Me Realize I Was Not Alone at All
At just 20 weeks, I went in for what I believed was a routine anatomy ultrasound for my baby. My son has always been a goofball, even in the womb, so at this particular scan, he hid all of the important structures the doctor needed to see, and I was ordered to come...
NICU Parent Perspective: Acknowledging the Loss of a Multiple in the NICU
No one understands the pain of losing a pregnancy or an infant like someone who has been there. But there is also a specific set of parents who have endured the pain of losing one or more children in a multiple birth in the NICU. These families are faced with a...
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...
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...
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