by Rhiannon Giles | Nov 21, 2018 | Life after the NICU
The first time I held my son, I was terrified he would break. It took the help of a nurse to collect all the wires and place him curled and snuggled into my chest. What if I accidentally pulled on a tube or did something to inadvertently hurt him? I imagined the tsk...
by Amy Carr | Nov 2, 2015 | Inspiration, News
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual Preemie Power Photo & Essay Contest! We received over 80 entries ranging in ages from mere weeks old up to 10 years. Each of the entries was accompanied by an inspiring story of strength and hope, proving...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 5, 2015 | News
Our NICU survivors have come a long way, and what better way to honor that than by sharing their story with the world? In 2010 Hand to Hold initiated the Preemie Power Photo & Essay Contest to give families a way to celebrate their amazing super heroes and all of...
by Amy Carr | Nov 2, 2014 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU, News
We are excited to announce the finalists for Hand to Hold’s Fifth Annual Preemie Power Photo and Essay Contest as Premature Awareness Month gets started! The contest is held each year to celebrate the strength and resilience that NICU families and their tiny...
by Kelli Kelley | Sep 17, 2014 | Family Stories, News
When a child is born preterm or with a special health care need, they face many challenges—from simply breathing on their own to regulating their body temperature to learning to eat from bottle or breast. Unfortunately, many face significant challenges—from the need...
