by Lexi Losch | May 29, 2024 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Photo by Emily Ingalls Photography by Lexi Losch, MA, LPC, NCC Having a baby in the NICU can be a stressful time for the entire family. You may be experiencing many ups and downs as you navigate this new life. You may feel helpless because you can’t help your baby...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Oct 16, 2023 | Medical Info & Resources
One of the most common risks for premature or medically fragile babies is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. For most children it can cause nothing more than the common cold. Colds are no fun, but they’re generally not that dangerous. RSV in premature or medically...
by Melissa Vandermeer | Jan 17, 2022 | NICU Life
Your family member or friend just had a NICU baby, and you are eager to provide help and support wherever possible but aren’t quite sure where to start. The first weeks and sometimes months, while the baby is in the NICU, are very stressful for parents. One of the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 22, 2021 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When it comes to prematurity and the NICU, it can be hard to separate myth from fact. Parents are flooded with information from doctors, nurses and well-meaning friends and family. Not to mention the internet, which has its own pros and cons. For those currently on...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 28, 2021 | NICU Life
If you’re reading this article, you likely know prematurity exists. Many of us here have experienced it first-hand. We understand all too well the emotions and repercussions that come with delivering a baby too early. But for those who have not been directly...