by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 1, 2019 | News
We’ve been working on something exciting for our NICU graduate families! Introducing Beyond the NICU, a podcast for families in the days, weeks, months and even years after a NICU stay. Because we all know the journey doesn’t end when you leave the NICU....
by Jennifer DeSimone | Sep 2, 2019 | Family Stories
Photo courtesy of the author After the birth of my daughter at 32 weeks pregnant via an emergency C-section, I found myself in complete survival mode. My only focus was getting to the hospital twice a day and pumping as much as I could for her. I literally could not...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 24, 2019 | News
L-R: Luke and Gabe DeYoung, Rhonda Reed, Director of NICU and Neonatal Transport at SDMC, Jackson Kelley AUSTIN, Texas, May 23, 2019 – As graduation season nears, Hand to Hold went back to where it all started: St. David’s Medical Center (SDMC). Born two days apart,...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 20, 2019 | Emotional Health
Oftentimes the emotional impact of a NICU stay can surface weeks, months or even years later after your baby is discharged. Emotions can quickly turn from joy and gratitude to anger and resentment and back again. It’s important for parents and caregivers of...