by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 19, 2019 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
When we think of preemies, we think of extremely tiny babies born several weeks or months before their due date. But did you know that even babies born just prior to 37 weeks gestation are still considered preemies and face their own set of challenges? We’re...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 13, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Parents of preemies often remark on how one can never quite seem to leave the NICU behind. Sometimes they are referring to the emotional effects of a traumatic birth and NICU stay. Sometimes they are referring to the aftermath of prematurity itself: developmental...