by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 14, 2017 | News, NICU Life, Nutrition
This month Hand to Hold is proud to release a comprehensive FREE resource to the NICU community, courtesy of Prolacta Bioscience®. Our latest free resource, NICU Nurturing and Nutrition, was developed for parents currently in the NICU who may have questions about how...
by Guest Blogger | Jun 29, 2017 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Professional Insight
Having a baby in the NICU has a way of shifting your priorities. Though that tiny little person will undoubtedly be your number one concern, don’t lose track of your nutritional needs! Whether you’re faced with a grueling commute to the hospital or the task of caring...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 9, 2017 | Medical Info & Resources
While a baby was in the NICU they are often cared for by a NICU dietitian who monitored their nutrition, caloric intake, and growth. After discharge parents must continue to monitor their baby’s nutritional needs. A good discharge plan can help, but it is...
by Jessie Threlkeld | Mar 2, 2016 | Life after the NICU
I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t wait to start solids with my preemie. Anything that brought normalcy, and a sense of another milestone being hit felt victorious! Starting solids with your preemie or NICU grad is an exciting step. I read up on...
by Julie Cruz | Apr 6, 2015 | Life after the NICU
“I don’t like this.” “I don’t eat things that are green.” “Do I have to eat that?” I bet these are statements you hear regularly from your picky eater. Or maybe your child is younger and doesn’t talk much yet or has speech delays and they just shut their mouth and...
