by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 9, 2017 | Medical Info & Resources
While a baby was in the NICU they are often cared for by a NICU dietitian who monitored their nutrition, caloric intake, and growth. After discharge parents must continue to monitor their baby’s nutritional needs. A good discharge plan can help, but it is...
by Julie Cruz | Apr 6, 2015 | Life after the NICU
“I don’t like this.” “I don’t eat things that are green.” “Do I have to eat that?” I bet these are statements you hear regularly from your picky eater. Or maybe your child is younger and doesn’t talk much yet or has speech delays and they just shut their mouth and...
by Melissa McMurchy | Apr 3, 2013 | Life after the NICU
When it comes to our “smallest” twin, Kendall, we have faced many challenges and I would say the biggest challenge of all has been her eating/feeding issues. When Kendall was born she was completely on a feeding tube, her lungs were underdeveloped, and she really...
