by Hand to Hold Staff | Aug 26, 2019 | Family Stories
by Donna Klostermann photo courtesy Klostermann family As I progressed through my pregnancy, I relaxed each time we passed a milestone. After I reached 36 weeks, I breathed a sigh of relief because, if my baby were born, he or she would probably survive. My attitude...
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 | Jun 27, 2019 | Family Stories, NICU Life, Siblings
by Alexandra Lofton Photo courtesy Alexandra Lofton Being a sibling of a NICU baby is a very unique experience. For me it was a time of learning and excitement; however, it was also a very challenging and frightening period. Being an 8-year-old, I was filled with...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 24, 2019 | News
L-R: Luke and Gabe DeYoung, Rhonda Reed, Director of NICU and Neonatal Transport at SDMC, Jackson Kelley AUSTIN, Texas, May 23, 2019 – As graduation season nears, Hand to Hold went back to where it all started: St. David’s Medical Center (SDMC). Born two days apart,...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 20, 2019 | Mental Health
Oftentimes the emotional impact of a NICU stay can surface weeks, months or even years later after your baby is discharged. Emotions can quickly turn from joy and gratitude to anger and resentment and back again. It’s important for parents and caregivers of...
