by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Grief & Bereavement
Trying to conceive after a preterm birth or pregnancy loss can feel overwhelming. Many parents experience a mix of hope, fear, and uncertainty. In this guide, we’ll walk through emotional readiness, medical considerations, and what to expect in a future pregnancy....
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 5, 2026 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
High blood pressure, protein in the urine, swelling and headaches and some of the most commonly-reported symptoms of preeclampsia. But there’s one lesser-known symptom that can often get overlooked: epigastric pain – pain in the upper right quadrant of the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 30, 2025 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
Dear parents navigating a high-risk pregnancy, Navigating a high-risk pregnancy can feel overwhelming and scary. It can feel like walking a tightrope – delicate, nerve-wracking, and often isolating. The medical complexities are just one piece of the puzzle. The...
by Heather Hagedorn | Apr 7, 2025 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
Dear parent navigating a pregnancy after a NICU stay, If you have been through the NICU, you may wonder what another pregnancy might be like. Some of us feel like we absolutely cannot imagine going through a pregnancy post-NICU. Some of us want another child...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 27, 2020 | Life after the NICU, Mental Health
When you’re planning out your life, you never think that having a premature baby could shake your confidence on all future choices, but it does. I knew that when I started my family I would want two kids, so they could grow up together and be best friends like...
