by Leigh Ann Torres | Jan 15, 2018 | Family Stories
Every once in a while readers write in to share their stories with us. These readers open their hearts to share their hope, their reasons to celebrate, and sometimes even their heartache. Here are just a few of those stories. Hisham the Super Hero My son, Hisham, was...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jan 8, 2018 | Mental Health, Pregnancy & Bedrest
I have been part of the premature birth community for nearly five years now since giving birth to my 26-weeker. I’ve talked with so many women who’ve experienced premature birth for a myriad of reasons, as well as women who are pregnant and hoping baby stays in just a...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Oct 19, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
As a child develops, so does their sensory system, allowing them to react to the world and the people in it. Most children are able to comprehend sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell and process them in a way that works seamlessly together. Some children, though,...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 18, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
My baby did not end up in the NICU because he was premature. He ended up in the NICU because he was medically fragile. Though these terms are certainly not mutually exclusive, many preemies–like my other child who was a 34 week feeder/grower–outgrow their...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 14, 2017 | News, NICU Life, Nutrition
This month Hand to Hold is proud to release a comprehensive FREE resource to the NICU community, courtesy of Prolacta Bioscience®. Our latest free resource, NICU Nurturing and Nutrition, was developed for parents currently in the NICU who may have questions about how...
