by Hand to Hold Staff | May 18, 2016 | Life after the NICU
When you bring home your NICU baby, nurses or pediatricians or NICU doctors may have thrown around the words “winter lockdown” and “preemies are more susceptible…” and to “keep them isolated.” What does this look like when...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 13, 2016 | Medical Info & Resources
UPDATED JUNE 2020 The other day one of my 8-year-old twins told me she was having trouble seeing. Like many things, eye problems were something I thought we had left behind long ago. “Like how?” I asked. “Are you having trouble seeing the board at...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 27, 2016 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
The last week of April is World Immunization Week, a global public health campaign intended to raise awareness of the importance of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world. When it comes to preemies, many parents are unsure of whether or not...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Nov 30, 2015 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Finding the right pediatrician for your preemie is particularly important as preterm infants often have different needs than full-term babies. While your friends may be raving about their pediatricians, there are several additional factors you need to consider when...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 29, 2010 | Inspiration
Isn’t it amazing that there are preemies that survive which are born as early as 23 and 24 weeks? It’s almost unfathomable to me. These babies are truly miracle babies. My first baby was born at 21 weeks and 2 days gestation. He weighed 12 oz and was 10...
