by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 18, 2020 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Mental Health
This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated to ensure the content is current and relevant for NICU families. If you’re a new NICU dad, I have good news: you’re going to do great. I have never met anyone who, while in the process of...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 4, 2018 | NICU Life
Would you like a primary nurse for your baby in the NICU but are unsure about how to get one? We’ve talked about six reasons why anyone with a baby in the NICU for a month or longer should try to find a primary caregiver. Now read my three-step process for...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 7, 2018 | NICU Life
Are you a parent of a new baby that is likely to be in the NICU for a month or longer? Are you feeling helpless on how to support your son or daughter during their hour of greatest need? If your answers to the above questions are “yes,” then getting a primary NICU...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 26, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources
When your baby is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a dedicated medical team quickly begins a number of procedures to ensure your baby is receiving the care they need. One of the procedures your preemie is likely to experience is IV therapy for...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 27, 2017 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Professional Insight
UPDATED JUNE 2020 When a baby is born premature or with special health care needs, they require immediate, intensive care. With all the medical interventions and monitoring it’s easy to start seeing your baby as a patient, instead of the little person that they...
