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The Benefits of Kangaroo Care
Photo credit: Alter Family Kangaroo care is a form of developmental care that has benefits for all newborns, especially those who are in the neonatal intensive care unit. Also known as skin-to-skin...
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We Are Survivors: Preeclampsia Awareness Day
May 22 marks the first ever World Preeclampsia Day. Occurring in only 5-8% of pregnancies, preeclampsia isn’t a complication typically on the mind of a newly pregnant mom. Yet, for those it strikes it...
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Why Do We Track Developmental Milestones?
We measure early childhood in milestones – the first smile, first step, that very first word. Parents are encouraged to track what their baby can do, but sometimes this can cause anxiety and...
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Summer Safety for Your Preemie
Photo credit: Carr Family 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...
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4 Lessons on Breastfeeding in the NICU
Breastfeeding in the NICU is a daunting task, but it can also be an amazing achievement. When we entered the NICU at 27 weeks and 6 days, I knew there was very little I could do to care for our...
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Preemie Nutrition: Increasing Your Milk Supply
It is not uncommon for moms of preemies to face challenges with milk production while their baby is in the NICU. The overwhelming amount of information give each day, coupled with the pressure to...
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Stevee’s Story: Duodenal Atresia
The following is from Hand to Hold community member Lacy. If you are interested in sharing your story, email leighann@handtohold.org. Photo courtesy of the Hale family What were the circumstances...
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Gotcha Day! Celebrating Our Micropreemies’ Arrival Home
We were all reunited on our son’s Gotcha Day. Birth day: a day to celebrate the birth of your child Gotcha day: a day to celebrate taking your child home; i.e. “getting them” Some of us don’t leave...
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My Painful Misunderstanding of the Transition to Life After the NICU
My baby’s first year was far different from what I was led to believe life after the NICU would be, and it caught me by surprise. This story was originally published in January of 2014 and has been...
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Feeding Your Preemie: Infant Formula 101
This article has been updated and reviewed for accuracy by Trish Ringley, RN. Hurray! NICU discharge day is around the corner! As you prepare to take your preemie home, you may walk down the infant...
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