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Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). #MYMENTALHEALTHMATTERS Self Care Checklist and Coloring Pages. Our friend Missi at Gigglebox.net has created fun self care coloring pages for anyone who wants to sit back and relax with a crayons, markers or colored pencils. More designs to come! Download here. #MyMentalHealthMattersis supported by.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NICU FAMILIES Virtual support groups allow families to access support at all stages of the NICU journey, from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about our Family Support Specialists hosting the groups, visit our staff page. If you are a professional, and not a NICU parent, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of the families who join our groups by not registering for, and joining, a HUMAN DONOR MILK IN THE NICU Yes! Fortification of human milk for babies in the NICU is a common practice. Breast milk, whether from mom or donors, is intended to be perfect for a full term baby. When a baby is born early, or very small, or just has difficulty developing as needed for brain development, fortification is used to boost overall calories or simplythe protein
THE POWER OF SCENT CLOTHS + NO-SEW SCENT CLOTH Instructions: Make a 4 inch x 4 inch square template and trace onto flannel baby blankets or fabric. Cut out the squares using pinking shears for fun, decorative edges. Pair scent cloths into sets of two, so parents can switch them out. See above photo for an example of a pair of scent cloths assembled by our Community Volunteers. GOING BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE TRAUMA: FINDING CLOSURE Going Back to the Scene of a Trauma: Finding Closure and Healing. Every summer for the last 35 years, my husband, Steve, and his family have been going “up north” for a week-long vacation of fishing and relaxing. They have never, ever missed a year. I’ve been going for as long as I’ve known my husband. We stay at the same beautiful LOVING MY SCARS: A FORMER PREEMIE'S STORY My twin, Kara, and I came into this world 4 months early on September 14, 1998. Kara weighed 1.06 pounds, and I weighed 1.04 pounds. Each one of us could fit in the palm of our dad’s hand. Our parents were only allowed to put their fingers into the incubator box to touch us. At one point I dropped down to 12 ounces, the weight of a can of soda. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn medical terminology and techniques. One relief is that YOUR PREEMIE HAS FEEDING ISSUES? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! A Preemie Mom’s Guide to Solving Feeding Issues. Investigate a possible medical cause – babies will not eat if eating makes them miserable. Some families see huge improvement when they try elimination diets and discover underlying allergies. Other babies have swallowing issues and HOW NICU NURSES MAKE A BIG IMPACT One thing that kept us feeling better was the nurses we had. NICU nurses can sometimes be a little pushy as they are there to protect the babies so they want to make sure everything is up to code, (you are washing properly, not touching too often, or making the baby uncomfortable), but I can honestly say we had about 8-10 great nurses,1
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Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). #MYMENTALHEALTHMATTERS Self Care Checklist and Coloring Pages. Our friend Missi at Gigglebox.net has created fun self care coloring pages for anyone who wants to sit back and relax with a crayons, markers or colored pencils. More designs to come! Download here. #MyMentalHealthMattersis supported by.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NICU FAMILIES Virtual support groups allow families to access support at all stages of the NICU journey, from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about our Family Support Specialists hosting the groups, visit our staff page. If you are a professional, and not a NICU parent, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of the families who join our groups by not registering for, and joining, a HUMAN DONOR MILK IN THE NICU Yes! Fortification of human milk for babies in the NICU is a common practice. Breast milk, whether from mom or donors, is intended to be perfect for a full term baby. When a baby is born early, or very small, or just has difficulty developing as needed for brain development, fortification is used to boost overall calories or simplythe protein
THE POWER OF SCENT CLOTHS + NO-SEW SCENT CLOTH Instructions: Make a 4 inch x 4 inch square template and trace onto flannel baby blankets or fabric. Cut out the squares using pinking shears for fun, decorative edges. Pair scent cloths into sets of two, so parents can switch them out. See above photo for an example of a pair of scent cloths assembled by our Community Volunteers. GOING BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE TRAUMA: FINDING CLOSURE Going Back to the Scene of a Trauma: Finding Closure and Healing. Every summer for the last 35 years, my husband, Steve, and his family have been going “up north” for a week-long vacation of fishing and relaxing. They have never, ever missed a year. I’ve been going for as long as I’ve known my husband. We stay at the same beautiful LOVING MY SCARS: A FORMER PREEMIE'S STORY My twin, Kara, and I came into this world 4 months early on September 14, 1998. Kara weighed 1.06 pounds, and I weighed 1.04 pounds. Each one of us could fit in the palm of our dad’s hand. Our parents were only allowed to put their fingers into the incubator box to touch us. At one point I dropped down to 12 ounces, the weight of a can of soda. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn medical terminology and techniques. One relief is that YOUR PREEMIE HAS FEEDING ISSUES? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! A Preemie Mom’s Guide to Solving Feeding Issues. Investigate a possible medical cause – babies will not eat if eating makes them miserable. Some families see huge improvement when they try elimination diets and discover underlying allergies. Other babies have swallowing issues and HOW NICU NURSES MAKE A BIG IMPACT One thing that kept us feeling better was the nurses we had. NICU nurses can sometimes be a little pushy as they are there to protect the babies so they want to make sure everything is up to code, (you are washing properly, not touching too often, or making the baby uncomfortable), but I can honestly say we had about 8-10 great nurses,1
RESOURCES - HAND TO HOLD Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). MEET THE PROFESSIONAL: WHAT DOES A NEONATAL THERAPIST DO A Neonatal Therapist is an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech language pathologist who provides direct patient care and consultative services for the premature and medically complex infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Photo credit: WhitakerFamily.
4 TIPS FOR RAISING A CHILD WITH HYDROCEPHALUS Whether your baby is diagnosed in utero or after birth, the diagnosis of hydrocephalus comes as a shock to any parent. A sad fact is that Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) is the leading cause of hydrocephalus in preterm infants and varying levels of IVH are very common in preemies, especially extremely preterm babies. Unfortunately, just as there is very little we can do to stop preterm DIAPER DERMATITIS IN PREEMIES In short, diaper dermatitis is another term for diaper rash. It’s an irritation of the skin resulting from contact with certain substances, most often urine and feces. The inflammation is the skin’s response to a change in pH levels within the diapered areas. “When we change the pH of the skin, it makes it more susceptible to injury WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to FEEDING DIFFICULTIES & YOUR PREEMIE Premature birth has many effects on infant health, development and behavior – and feeding difficulties are no exception. Not only does feeding present an issue during the first weeks, months and year of a premature baby’s life, it can be an ongoing issue for many families for years thereafter. LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF GRIEF: TELLING A TWINLESS TWIN As parents, you often end up navigating the world of grief alone, and hope for the best. The destabilization of the loss of a twin at birth has it’s own twin, that of the telling your survivor and how to know when and how to do it. Soul collage® card representing the YOUR PREEMIE HAS FEEDING ISSUES? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let one mom's experience help you avoid common feeding issues and seek help when you need it. Melissa Haber shares practical advice, a few laughs and some great insight in helping your preemie master the artof eating.
PREEMIES AND BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS Those blood transfusions, in part, helped him survive for as long as he did. Thanks to the generous donation of a stranger, we were given 55 precious days with our son. And at two years old, our lone survivor, Peyton, is thriving. Her health issues have dwindled and she’s a happy, rambunctious toddler who keeps us on our toes. CAROLYN LEIGHTON-HILBORN, AUTHOR AT HAND TO HOLD by Carolyn Leighton-Hilborn | Sep 12, 2016 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources. Whether your baby is diagnosed in utero or after birth, the diagnosis of hydrocephalus comes as a shock to any parent. A sad fact is that Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) is the leading cause of hydrocephalus in preterm infants and varying levelsof IVH
H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGEABOUTEVENTSRESOURCESGET INVOLVEDDONATEGET SUPPORT Having a baby in the NICU is life-altering. But you don’t have to do it alone. Join the Hand to Hold Community for compassionate one-on-one connection with NICU parents and Hand to Hold Family Support Specialists at any point in your unique journey. is a VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NICU FAMILIES Virtual support groups allow families to access support at all stages of the NICU journey, from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about our Family Support Specialists hosting the groups, visit our staff page. If you are a professional, and not a NICU parent, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of the families who join our groups by not registering for, and joining, a #MYMENTALHEALTHMATTERS Self Care Checklist and Coloring Pages. Our friend Missi at Gigglebox.net has created fun self care coloring pages for anyone who wants to sit back and relax with a crayons, markers or colored pencils. More designs to come! Download here. #MyMentalHealthMattersis supported by.
H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE A Neonatal Therapist is an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech language pathologist who provides direct patient care and consultative services for the premature and medically complex infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Working with babies in the NICU means being able to assess and address each individual patient H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Q¼Jt®†Q –ñèô®n$EJï} Ôny¥ Øö’¢ Ú Ð8Ú¾ó»‹³Þ EˆE Ñ»lyD#†Ä²þ¶•&½Ôf#Š¾0w ÃT x›ßr» p Uæ :ZH]¾R) Ã͉–ÖzH véérué HUMAN DONOR MILK IN THE NICU Yes! Fortification of human milk for babies in the NICU is a common practice. Breast milk, whether from mom or donors, is intended to be perfect for a full term baby. When a baby is born early, or very small, or just has difficulty developing as needed for brain development, fortification is used to boost overall calories or simplythe protein
THE POWER OF SCENT CLOTHS + NO-SEW SCENT CLOTH Instructions: Make a 4 inch x 4 inch square template and trace onto flannel baby blankets or fabric. Cut out the squares using pinking shears for fun, decorative edges. Pair scent cloths into sets of two, so parents can switch them out. See above photo for an example of a pair of scent cloths assembled by our Community Volunteers. GOING BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE TRAUMA: FINDING CLOSURE Going Back to the Scene of a Trauma: Finding Closure and Healing. Every summer for the last 35 years, my husband, Steve, and his family have been going “up north” for a week-long vacation of fishing and relaxing. They have never, ever missed a year. I’ve been going for as long as I’ve known my husband. We stay at the same beautiful WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn medical terminology and techniques. One relief is that LOVING MY SCARS: A FORMER PREEMIE'S STORY My twin, Kara, and I came into this world 4 months early on September 14, 1998. Kara weighed 1.06 pounds, and I weighed 1.04 pounds. Each one of us could fit in the palm of our dad’s hand. Our parents were only allowed to put their fingers into the incubator box to touch us. At one point I dropped down to 12 ounces, the weight of a can of soda. H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGEABOUTEVENTSRESOURCESGET INVOLVEDDONATEGET SUPPORT Having a baby in the NICU is life-altering. But you don’t have to do it alone. Join the Hand to Hold Community for compassionate one-on-one connection with NICU parents and Hand to Hold Family Support Specialists at any point in your unique journey. is a VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NICU FAMILIES Virtual support groups allow families to access support at all stages of the NICU journey, from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about our Family Support Specialists hosting the groups, visit our staff page. If you are a professional, and not a NICU parent, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of the families who join our groups by not registering for, and joining, a #MYMENTALHEALTHMATTERS Self Care Checklist and Coloring Pages. Our friend Missi at Gigglebox.net has created fun self care coloring pages for anyone who wants to sit back and relax with a crayons, markers or colored pencils. More designs to come! Download here. #MyMentalHealthMattersis supported by.
H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE A Neonatal Therapist is an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech language pathologist who provides direct patient care and consultative services for the premature and medically complex infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Working with babies in the NICU means being able to assess and address each individual patient H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Q¼Jt®†Q –ñèô®n$EJï} Ôny¥ Øö’¢ Ú Ð8Ú¾ó»‹³Þ EˆE Ñ»lyD#†Ä²þ¶•&½Ôf#Š¾0w ÃT x›ßr» p Uæ :ZH]¾R) Ã͉–ÖzH véérué HUMAN DONOR MILK IN THE NICU Yes! Fortification of human milk for babies in the NICU is a common practice. Breast milk, whether from mom or donors, is intended to be perfect for a full term baby. When a baby is born early, or very small, or just has difficulty developing as needed for brain development, fortification is used to boost overall calories or simplythe protein
THE POWER OF SCENT CLOTHS + NO-SEW SCENT CLOTH Instructions: Make a 4 inch x 4 inch square template and trace onto flannel baby blankets or fabric. Cut out the squares using pinking shears for fun, decorative edges. Pair scent cloths into sets of two, so parents can switch them out. See above photo for an example of a pair of scent cloths assembled by our Community Volunteers. GOING BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE TRAUMA: FINDING CLOSURE Going Back to the Scene of a Trauma: Finding Closure and Healing. Every summer for the last 35 years, my husband, Steve, and his family have been going “up north” for a week-long vacation of fishing and relaxing. They have never, ever missed a year. I’ve been going for as long as I’ve known my husband. We stay at the same beautiful WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn medical terminology and techniques. One relief is that LOVING MY SCARS: A FORMER PREEMIE'S STORY My twin, Kara, and I came into this world 4 months early on September 14, 1998. Kara weighed 1.06 pounds, and I weighed 1.04 pounds. Each one of us could fit in the palm of our dad’s hand. Our parents were only allowed to put their fingers into the incubator box to touch us. At one point I dropped down to 12 ounces, the weight of a can of soda. H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE A Neonatal Therapist is an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech language pathologist who provides direct patient care and consultative services for the premature and medically complex infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Working with babies in the NICU means being able to assess and address each individual patientFOR OUR FAMILIES
Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE Q¼Jt®†Q –ñèô®n$EJï} Ôny¥ Øö’¢ Ú Ð8Ú¾ó»‹³Þ EˆE Ñ»lyD#†Ä²þ¶•&½Ôf#Š¾0w ÃT x›ßr» p Uæ :ZH]¾R) Ã͉–ÖzH véérué H2H HOME - HAND TO HOLDTRANSLATE THIS PAGE An often overlooked but widely reported symptom of preeclampsia is epigastric pain. This type of pain will usually present in the right upper quadrant under the ribs and may feel like indigestion. However, other women have reported the pain is sharper and more “stabbing” like. Because it’s so common for pregnant women to suffer from THE BENEFITS OF KANGAROO CARE Kangaroo care can help NICU babies. Regulate their heart rate, breathing and temperature 2. Improve head circumference growth and weight gain 2,4,5. Stabilize their organ function and self-regulation abilities 1,3. Experience less pain and less crying 6. DIAPER DERMATITIS IN PREEMIES In short, diaper dermatitis is another term for diaper rash. It’s an irritation of the skin resulting from contact with certain substances, most often urine and feces. The inflammation is the skin’s response to a change in pH levels within the diapered areas. “When we change the pH of the skin, it makes it more susceptible to injury 10 TIPS FOR YOUR BABY'S COLOSTOMY CARE What an informative post! There is so much to learn form this especially on the proper care for baby’s colostomy. Awesome! When we talk about babies having this colostomy, proper attention and care is indeed so important in order to make the baby safe and free from irritations especially to the skin the surrounds the stoma. YOUR PREEMIE HAS FEEDING ISSUES? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! A Preemie Mom’s Guide to Solving Feeding Issues. Investigate a possible medical cause – babies will not eat if eating makes them miserable. Some families see huge improvement when they try elimination diets and discover underlying allergies. Other babies have swallowing issues and NICU MILESTONE BEADS Why NICU Milestone Beads? When your baby is born early or with special healthcare concerns, milestones have a very different meaning. Hand to Hold’s NICU Milestone Beads celebrate each special step in a family’s NICU journey. NEW GUIDELINES FOR PREEMIE RESUSCITATION A new set of guidelines has come out for the resuscitation of preemies, and it means a huge deal to families such as ours. It provides more hope that preemies born in the 22nd week can get treatment. Shortly before our son was born at 22 weeks and 6 days of gestation, the on-call neonatologist told us that they had a rule atthe hospital that
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Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). #MYMENTALHEALTHMATTERS Self Care Checklist and Coloring Pages. Our friend Missi at Gigglebox.net has created fun self care coloring pages for anyone who wants to sit back and relax with a crayons, markers or colored pencils. More designs to come! Download here. #MyMentalHealthMattersis supported by.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NICU FAMILIES Virtual support groups allow families to access support at all stages of the NICU journey, from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about our Family Support Specialists hosting the groups, visit our staff page. If you are a professional, and not a NICU parent, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of the families who join our groups by not registering for, and joining, a HUMAN DONOR MILK IN THE NICU Yes! Fortification of human milk for babies in the NICU is a common practice. Breast milk, whether from mom or donors, is intended to be perfect for a full term baby. When a baby is born early, or very small, or just has difficulty developing as needed for brain development, fortification is used to boost overall calories or simplythe protein
NICU MILESTONE BEADS Each necklace includes a NICU Milestone Bead Chart in which the family can record dates and make special notes as their baby reaches each milestone. Hand to Hold also offers a special Love and Loss bead kit, a keepsake for families to memorialize their baby after enduring a devastating loss in the NICU. View Our Implementation Guide. THE POWER OF SCENT CLOTHS + NO-SEW SCENT CLOTH Instructions: Make a 4 inch x 4 inch square template and trace onto flannel baby blankets or fabric. Cut out the squares using pinking shears for fun, decorative edges. Pair scent cloths into sets of two, so parents can switch them out. See above photo for an example of a pair of scent cloths assembled by our Community Volunteers. GOING BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE TRAUMA: FINDING CLOSURE Going Back to the Scene of a Trauma: Finding Closure and Healing. Every summer for the last 35 years, my husband, Steve, and his family have been going “up north” for a week-long vacation of fishing and relaxing. They have never, ever missed a year. I’ve been going for as long as I’ve known my husband. We stay at the same beautiful DIAPER DERMATITIS IN PREEMIES In short, diaper dermatitis is another term for diaper rash. It’s an irritation of the skin resulting from contact with certain substances, most often urine and feces. The inflammation is the skin’s response to a change in pH levels within the diapered areas. “When we change the pH of the skin, it makes it more susceptible to injury WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn medical terminology and techniques. One relief is that LOVING MY SCARS: A FORMER PREEMIE'S STORY My twin, Kara, and I came into this world 4 months early on September 14, 1998. Kara weighed 1.06 pounds, and I weighed 1.04 pounds. Each one of us could fit in the palm of our dad’s hand. Our parents were only allowed to put their fingers into the incubator box to touch us. At one point I dropped down to 12 ounces, the weight of a can of soda.HAND TO HOLD
Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). #MYMENTALHEALTHMATTERS Self Care Checklist and Coloring Pages. Our friend Missi at Gigglebox.net has created fun self care coloring pages for anyone who wants to sit back and relax with a crayons, markers or colored pencils. More designs to come! Download here. #MyMentalHealthMattersis supported by.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT FOR NICU FAMILIES Virtual support groups allow families to access support at all stages of the NICU journey, from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about our Family Support Specialists hosting the groups, visit our staff page. If you are a professional, and not a NICU parent, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of the families who join our groups by not registering for, and joining, a HUMAN DONOR MILK IN THE NICU Yes! Fortification of human milk for babies in the NICU is a common practice. Breast milk, whether from mom or donors, is intended to be perfect for a full term baby. When a baby is born early, or very small, or just has difficulty developing as needed for brain development, fortification is used to boost overall calories or simplythe protein
NICU MILESTONE BEADS Each necklace includes a NICU Milestone Bead Chart in which the family can record dates and make special notes as their baby reaches each milestone. Hand to Hold also offers a special Love and Loss bead kit, a keepsake for families to memorialize their baby after enduring a devastating loss in the NICU. View Our Implementation Guide. THE POWER OF SCENT CLOTHS + NO-SEW SCENT CLOTH Instructions: Make a 4 inch x 4 inch square template and trace onto flannel baby blankets or fabric. Cut out the squares using pinking shears for fun, decorative edges. Pair scent cloths into sets of two, so parents can switch them out. See above photo for an example of a pair of scent cloths assembled by our Community Volunteers. GOING BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE TRAUMA: FINDING CLOSURE Going Back to the Scene of a Trauma: Finding Closure and Healing. Every summer for the last 35 years, my husband, Steve, and his family have been going “up north” for a week-long vacation of fishing and relaxing. They have never, ever missed a year. I’ve been going for as long as I’ve known my husband. We stay at the same beautiful DIAPER DERMATITIS IN PREEMIES In short, diaper dermatitis is another term for diaper rash. It’s an irritation of the skin resulting from contact with certain substances, most often urine and feces. The inflammation is the skin’s response to a change in pH levels within the diapered areas. “When we change the pH of the skin, it makes it more susceptible to injury WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn medical terminology and techniques. One relief is that LOVING MY SCARS: A FORMER PREEMIE'S STORY My twin, Kara, and I came into this world 4 months early on September 14, 1998. Kara weighed 1.06 pounds, and I weighed 1.04 pounds. Each one of us could fit in the palm of our dad’s hand. Our parents were only allowed to put their fingers into the incubator box to touch us. At one point I dropped down to 12 ounces, the weight of a can of soda. RESOURCES - HAND TO HOLD Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING A BABY HOME ON OXYGEN Bringing a baby home on oxygen may feel scary, but with a little practice you will learn quickly and feel empowered caring for your baby. Giving a baby extra oxygen involves a lot of monitoring, handling foreign equipment and stepping out of your comfort zone to DIAPER DERMATITIS IN PREEMIES In short, diaper dermatitis is another term for diaper rash. It’s an irritation of the skin resulting from contact with certain substances, most often urine and feces. The inflammation is the skin’s response to a change in pH levels within the diapered areas. “When we change the pH of the skin, it makes it more susceptible to injury NICU NOW - HAND TO HOLD Hand to Hold’s NICU Now Audio Support Series was produced for NICU parents just like you. Each episode is designed to help you understand and process your emotions, fears and questions related to your child’s NICU journey. Using your smart phone, computer or tablet, tune in at your baby’s bedside, while you commute from home to the AFFORDING THE NICU: 6 WAYS TO REDUCE THE COST Here are some of the ways we found to reduce the cost of the NICU: SSI or Supplemental Security Income. Parents of preemies are often eligible for a supplemental income issued by the federal government for the length of a baby’s hospital stay. The amount you receive is based on a number of factors, including your income. A LETTER TO NICU PARENTS Dear NICU parent, First of all, congratulations on bringing life into this world! I don’t know how you got to this point. Whether your labor was long or short. Whether this moment was a surprise or a day that you have been anticipating after months on bedrest. I do know that it is ok to have all sorts of feelings, good and bad about howyou
CAROLYN LEIGHTON-HILBORN, AUTHOR AT HAND TO HOLD Hand to Hold ® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive.. Hand to Hold is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). READING TO YOUR PREEMIE: ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU CAN Preemies, especially, need to be read to early, and often. Aim for at least 15-minutes a day. A few minutes at a time throughout the day can add up quick! With that first book, I began reading to my 29-weeker every day. And now at the age of 3, he can identify many shapes and colors. He also can count to 100, knows the whole alphabet, and is YOUR PREEMIE HAS FEEDING ISSUES? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Let one mom's experience help you avoid common feeding issues and seek help when you need it. Melissa Haber shares practical advice, a few laughs and some great insight in helping your preemie master the artof eating.
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