by Melissa Vandermeer | Jan 17, 2022 | NICU Life
Your family member or friend just had a NICU baby, and you are eager to provide help and support wherever possible but aren’t quite sure where to start. The first weeks and sometimes months, while the baby is in the NICU, are very stressful for parents. One of the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 22, 2021 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When it comes to prematurity and the NICU, it can be hard to separate myth from fact. Parents are flooded with information from doctors, nurses and well-meaning friends and family. Not to mention the internet, which has its own pros and cons. For those currently on...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 28, 2021 | NICU Life
If you’re reading this article, you likely know prematurity exists. Many of us here have experienced it first-hand. We understand all too well the emotions and repercussions that come with delivering a baby too early. But for those who have not been directly...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 18, 2021 | Medical Info & Resources
by Sel Unite, MD, Pediatrician at Treehouse Pediatrics The cooler weather of fall is often a welcome break from some of the almost unbearable days of scorching heat in August and September, and it reminds me that the holidays are just around the corner. Unfortunately,...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 16, 2021 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Nutrition
This article was created in partnership with Medela. Reviewed and updated in August 2021. Medela asked NICU moms what questions they have about providing breast milk to their premature babies, and teamed up with Hand to Hold to provide their expert guidance to answer...