106 episodes
NICU Babies Parent Support Hand to Hold
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 17 Ratings
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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
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S7 E104: Season 7, Tending the Heart, Body & Home ft. Kathryn Whitaker
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
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S6 E103: Sex after the NICU ft. Anisa Varasteh
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:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
💚 Connect with the guest, Anisa Varasteh:
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
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S6 E102: Postpartum Exercise & Nutrition ft. Shalini Blubaugh
Feeling overwhelmed and confused by caring for your body through nutrition and exercise? Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach Shalini Blubaugh will share common myths about both, overcoming obstacles and how to integrate realistic habits into your daily life to make your own health a priority so you can better care for your NICU baby.
💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
💚 Connect with the guest, Shalini Blubaugh:
Instagram | Facebook | Threads | 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
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S6 E101: Rehabilitating Your Pelvic Floor After Birth ft. Dr. Rebecca Maidansky
Have you ever been told that suffering from pelvic floor leakage, pain or fear is all just “part of parenthood?” Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Rebecca Maidansky shares how to avoid doing the wrong thing by doing the right one. She will share how to manage your pelvic health with information, exercise and questions to ask your provider so you can take control of your body.
💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Rebecca Maidansky:
Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | 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
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S6 E100: Real or Filtered? Sharing Your NICU Story on Social Media ft. Scott & Kathryn Whitaker
You’re living your hardest days in the NICU, so you turn to social media for support, encouragement, solidarity and community. Can you share too much? When does your story become their story? Veteran NICU parents and active social media users Scott & Kathryn Whitaker share some tips for sharing your NICU baby’s journey on social media, setting healthy boundaries and inviting people into your suffering.
💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
💚 Connect with the guest, Scott Whitaker:
Instagram | Twitter
📺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 E99: This One's For the Dads ft. Will Hay
To every dad who has endured a NICU stay with his son or daughter, we see you. NICU dad Will Hay shares his hardest day, the thing that gave him hope and how he took his fear and turned it into a beautiful resource for other parents. Dads, this one’s for you.
💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
💚 Connect with the guest, Will Hay:
Instagram
🔗Links to resources:
Book, The Littlest Penguin: A NICU Story
📺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
Customer Reviews
Indispensable resource for NICU parents
I’m the dad of an almost 16-year-old NICU baby. Navigating the stress and trauma of a NICU stay before the currently available resources were around was incredibly difficult on our family. Through the volunteer efforts of our NICU, I discovered Hand to Hold and all of the resources they offer.
These podcasts in particularly are such a useful item in any NICU parent’s toolkit. If you’re in the NICU, you know about the long days and sleepless nights. Dive into this podcast and soak it all in, and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be informed and empowered to help make the right decisions for your baby and your family.