by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 11, 2018 | Family Stories
by Laura Guardia The day my daughter was born took three years in the making. My husband and I struggled with infertility: seven IUIs (intrauterine insemination), a surgery for endometriosis, and one round of IVF (in vitro fertilization) later, we got our miracle we...
by Kelli Kelley | Sep 9, 2018 | NICU Life
I have always thought of my dad as being larger than life. He is 6’4” and worked in law enforcement. I never knew him to be scared of anything. But when my son was born 16 weeks preterm, weighing just a pound and a half, my dad who had come to my rescue so many times...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 23, 2018 | Pregnancy & Bedrest
Some links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Hand to Hold will earn a commission if you make a purchase. by Angela Davids of KeepEmCookin.com When I was pregnant with my daughter, my OB placed me on bed rest due to several occurrences...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 31, 2018 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life
Planning and preparing for the arrival of a new baby is an exciting time. Many expectant parents spend a great deal of time and money stocking their homes with the latest and greatest gadgets to make caring for a little one easier. But when the birth of a baby comes...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 8, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
Advances in perinatal medicine have improved the survival of premature infants born as early as the 23rd week of pregnancy. Preemies weighing less than one pound often survive and even thrive in NICUs across this country. The NICU course can be a long and painful...
