While National RSV Awareness Month is observed in October, it is important to remember that depending on where you live RSV season begins as early as October and goes through the month of April. RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common, but dangerous virus that infects the respiratory tract… Read more about ’Tis the season – RSV season
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When October Comes…
October 15, 1997 was circled in my Franklin Day Planner and on that date the words “Due Date” where written. My husband and I were expecting our first child and we were so excited. Little did I know that when I made that notation in ink in my planner, that… Read more about When October Comes…
Beyond Fathers Day: Let’s Talk About Dad
How often does the phrase self-care get mentioned during a guys night out? When do dads discuss their concerns about bonding with their babies? Unlike conversations that naturally happen between moms, these topics are rarely, if ever talked about between dads. But just like moms, dads often struggle with taking… Read more about Beyond Fathers Day: Let’s Talk About Dad
PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD Awareness Month. While post-traumatic stress disorder is most often associated with veterans it is important to know that anyone exposed to trauma can suffer from PTSD. A complicated delivery, a NICU stay or the loss of a baby can be traumatic. Because your well-being is important we… Read more about PTSD Awareness Month
Kangaroo Care Awareness
Our entire staff at NICU Helping Hands LOVES Kangaroo Care Awareness Month. Each of our hospital Program Facilitators are graduate NICU moms and each is keenly aware of the benefits of Kangaroo Care for both mom, dad and baby. That is why they are all such huge advocates for encouraging… Read more about Kangaroo Care Awareness
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