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NICU Babies Parent Support

The NICU is hard. We’re here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby’s NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents in English & Spanish.

Learn more or get support at handtohold.org

Follow Hand to Hold:
Facebook.com/HANDtoHOLD
Instagram: @handtohold
Twitter: @NICUHandtoHold
YouTube: @handtohold

Latest Episodes:

S8 E112: Season 8 Opener ft. Kathryn Whitaker Sep 11, 2024

Show notes

Need some hope? Season 8 delivers. Whether you're needing hope because your grandchild is in the NICU, you've suffered a loss, a difficult medical diagnosis, learning challenges or sibling discord - this season has something for you. Set fear aside and open wide the door to hope. We're ending our year with a powerful set of inspirational voices. Hope lives here!

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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📺Socials 📺

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Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E111: Sharing Your Story on Social Media ft. KC Davis Sep 04, 2024

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Many caregivers and parents have a desire to invite others into their NICU story. But when does sharing become an invasion of a child's privacy? How do parents share the suffering, but honor the child's story? Licensed counselor and social media influencer, KC Davis shares healthy boundary touchpoints and examples of how to honor the story and the child.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, KC Davis:

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter/X | TikTok | Website | Podcast

🔗Links to resources:

KC's book, How to Keep House While Drowning

Struggle Care resources: https://www.strugglecare.com/resources

Ted Talk, How to do Laundry When You're Depressed

📺Socials 📺

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Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E110: Organizing Your Medical Information ft. Ryan Sheedy Aug 21, 2024

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Necessity is the mother, or in this case, the father of invention. Former exec turned entrepreneur and NICU dad, Ryan Sheedy helped co-found My Mejo, an online medical journal designed to help parents alleviate the stress of keeping track of medications, procedures, allergies, specialists and more.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Ryan Sheedy:

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📺Socials 📺

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Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E109: Riding the NICU Rollercoaster ft. Dr. Jess Daigle Aug 07, 2024

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The NICU rollercoaster of emotions is real. NICU mom, pediatrician, hospitalist and postpartum expert Dr. Jess Daigle speaks from experience when she shares how to put in better boundaries, understand your baby and take care of yourself while helping both you, and your baby, thrive.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Jess Daigle:

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🔗Links to resources:

Early Intervention in your state

NICU Mom community on Facebook

Coaching Program

Establishing healthy boundaries

Neonatology on the Web

📺Socials 📺

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E108: Twin Birth & Death in the NICU, One Mom's Story ft. Laura Kelly Fanucci Jul 31, 2024

Show notes

Mom and author Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how her twin pregnancy was a surprise, as was their diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion. She shares how surgery was initially thought to aid in their development, but when it didn't. Laura tenderly explains how her family walked through grief and found joy and purpose again, amidst deep suffering.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Laura Kelly Fanucci:

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🔗Links to resources:

This is the story I have to tell you

📺Socials 📺

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E107: Helping Kids Understand Grief ft. Dr. Korie Leigh Jul 17, 2024

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Kids grieve a loss, too. In this conversation, child life specialist and thanatologist Dr. Korie Leigh discusses strategies for helping kids understand, process and move through grief.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Korie Leigh:

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🔗Links to resources:

National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)

Dougy Center (peer grief support for children)

Judi's House (grieving children and families)

Refuge in Grief (social media account)

📺Socials 📺

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Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E106: The Reality of Stillbirth, One Mom's Story ft. Katie Talman Jul 03, 2024

Show notes

Stillbirth isn't often talked about, but it's a reality for many families. Katie Talman tenderly shares her loss, how it affected her family and what grief feels like.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Katie Talman:

Instagram | Facebook

🔗Links to resources:

Anderson Cooper Podcast: The Greatest Loss

Turner Syndrome Foundation

📺Socials 📺

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Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E105: Make Your Home Work for You ft. Kate Strickler Jun 19, 2024

Show notes

Sometimes, tending your home can feel overwhelming. Creator of the Naptime Kitchen and mom of four, Kate Strickler, shares tips and strategies for making it manageable (as well as a free resource for NICU moms!) Whether you're trying to tackle the medicine cabinet or kid clothes or shifting your mindset, Kate's ideas are something you can implement today.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Kate Strickler:

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🔗Links to resources:

Home Reset course

Take Them a Meal Manual

If you're a current NICU mom, email Kate at homereset@naptimekitchen.com with the name of your NICU and the age of your baby to receive a free link to her Home Reset course

📺Socials 📺

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S7 E104: Season 7, Tending the Heart, Body & Home ft. Kathryn Whitaker Jun 05, 2024

Show notes

In season 7 - tending the heart, body and home - we tackle making your home work for you, digital medical journaling, loss and bereavement, helping kids understand grief, stillbirth, managing the NICU rollercoaster and finding good boundaries on social media.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

Instagram | Facebook | Website

📺Socials 📺

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

S6 E103: Sex after the NICU ft. Anisa Varasteh May 22, 2024

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Sex after a NICU stay. Is it an oxymoron? Whether you're fearful or excited, sexologist Anisa Varasteh with Relate Sexology shares what the postpartum body feels like, how to talk to your partner, how to address fear, tips for developing better intimacy and when to reach out for professional help.

💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:

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💚 Connect with the guest, Anisa Varasteh:

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📺Socials 📺

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10332-thriving-together-full-version

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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