by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 7, 2023 | NICU Life
Breastfeeding in the NICU possesses a unique set of challenges for both mom and baby. No matter if a NICU mom chooses to feed her baby by breast (when ready) or continue to pump, providing adequate lactation support is a key element of breastfeeding success. We...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Feb 8, 2022 | NICU Life
Valentine’s Day in the NICU isn’t ideal, but it can be a fun opportunity to bring a little joy and celebration into the NICU and focus on the love you have for your baby. Here are just a few ways you can mark this love-filled occasion in the NICU and with...
by Hand to Hold Staff | 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 Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Life after the NICU, Mental Health, NICU Life
Setting boundaries along our micro preemie journey was about encouraging physical, developmental, and emotional health, for all of us. We began setting boundaries prior to the birth of our micro preemies at 28 weeks, 5 days. It started while we tried to get pregnant...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 15, 2021 | Mental Health, NICU Life
by Trish Ringley, RN When a baby needs time in the NICU, bonding with your NICU baby can feel like an unbearable hurdle to overcome. But of course, it’s still super important to do! Babies need their parents, and babies thrive when they form a healthy, strong bond...
