by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 9, 2020 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
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by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 6, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
by Priya Shankar and Veena Krishnan Disclaimer: This article is not meant to replace the advice of your personal physician. Summer has just begun and we’ve already been experiencing record-breaking heat. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the...
by Laura Maikata | Jun 1, 2015 | Life after the NICU
Summer – glorious summer! I love the season, but the first time he saw it, my baby hated everything about it. Now that we’re all out of isolation, how do we make the most of this time of year? My preemie was born in the middle of a beautiful northern summer, but...
by Lesley Donaldson-Reid | Jun 20, 2014 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
I dreamed of the summer I was going to have with my baby. My first child was due June 10th and we were going to relax together in the best months of the year. That dream turned into a nightmare when my water broke at 19 weeks of pregnancy. My son was born the day...
by Stephanie Goley | Jul 10, 2013 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
As a military family, we are likely to be transferred every three to four years. Having a child with significant special needs can make this a daunting task. Since our seven year-old son was born we have moved only twice, but have learned many important lessons. Our...