by Guest Blogger | Nov 30, 2012 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
I have been caring for newborns and their families in neonatal intensive care units for 24 years. I have seen incredible advancements, which have had historic impacts on the care and outcomes of these fragile babies. I can say without hesitation, the change, which has...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Nov 20, 2012 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
When we first learned we were headed to the NICU, I was sitting in the perinatologist’s office for a standard 20-week “advanced maternal age” ultrasound. At that point, the doctor didn’t think I’d make it to 24 weeks. Our son was...
by Kathryn Whitaker | May 14, 2012 | Emotional Health, Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources
If you’re like me, the first few days of our NICU stay were a complete blur. There was the emergency c-section which happened way too fast, the hours of shaking while the epidural wore off, the relief in hearing my preemie cry, the hours of horrendous pain the...
by Guest Blogger | Nov 9, 2010 | Family Stories
by Joan Kincaid Hand to Hold volunteer Joan Kincaid knows the value of a doctor’s support during pregnancy and birth, especially when unexpected complications arise. This is evident by a significant gesture she made in honor of neonatologist, Dr. John Loyd. Joan...