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NICU Babies Parent Support

Hand to Hold
NICU
Hand To Hold
Grief
Parenting
Child Loss
Mental Health
NICU Experience
Community Support
Adoption
Healing
Emotional Support
Family Support
Infertility
Parenthood
Fatherhood
Grief and Loss
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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 H... more

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July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. Twice a week, we are re-releasing past podcast episodes honoring a variety of families and circumstances in their grief.

Trigger warning: this episode centers on infant loss and grief.

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July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. Twice a week, we are re-releasing past podcast episodes honoring a variety of families and circumstances in their grief.

Trigger warning: this episode centers on infant loss and grief.

In this ep... more

July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. Twice a week, we are re-releasing past podcast episodes honoring a variety of families and circumstances in their grief.

Trigger warning: this episode centers on infant loss and grief.

In this ep... more

July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. Twice a week, we are re-releasing past podcast episodes honoring a variety of families and circumstances in their grief.

Trigger warning: this episode centers on infant loss and grief.

In this ep... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer McDonald
Mother of Winston, founder of Winston's Warriors
Winston's Warriors (501(c)(3))
Episode: S12 E155: The Beginning of Grief ft. Jennifer McDonald, Bereaved Parent
Anissa Scholes
Bereaved parent and founder of Third Rail Creative
Third Rail Creative / Elisabeth Maxine's advocate
Episode: S12 E154: Stitched with Your Color ft. Anissa Scholes, Bereaved Parent
Dr. Terri Major-Kincade
Board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist; expert in neonatal palliative care and perinatal hospice
Private practice; Neonatal Partners
Episode: S12 E153: Adding Life ft. Dr. Terri Major-Kincade
Charles George
Father, parent of Thomas George, CHD survivor and advocate
Hand to Hold / UVA medical community
Episode: S12 E152: Channeling Grief Into Good ft. Charles & Claire George
Claire George
Mother, parent of Thomas George, CHD survivor and advocate
Hand to Hold / UVA medical community
Episode: S12 E152: Channeling Grief Into Good ft. Charles & Claire George
Keira Sorrells
Bereaved parent and advocate sharing her grief journey
Zoe Rose Memorial Foundation / NICU Love and Loss series
Episode: S12 E151: Immeasurable Love ft. Keira Sorrells
Becca Van Tassel
Clinical Director at the Austin Center for Grief and Loss
Austin Center for Grief and Loss
Episode: S12 E150: Grief's Tasks ft. Becca Van Tassel, LCSW
Lynn Harris
Retired US Army veteran, longtime NICU volunteer and baby cuddler
St. David's Medical Center, Austin (NICU)
Episode: S11 E149: Calling All NICU Baby Cuddlers ft. Lynn Harris
Avid Noble
Grandfather of Maverick, NICU advocate and supporter of Hand To Hold
Hand To Hold (via advocacy and sponsorship)
Episode: S11 E148: Calling All NICU Grandfathers ft. Avid Noble

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Kathryn Whitaker
Host of the NICU Babies Parent Support podcast; guides interviews and discussions focused on NICU families, especially involving men's perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • 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, an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Pryde
    United States2 years ago

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Guests offer diverse perspectives from clinicians to veterans and nonprofit leaders.
Listeners appreciate candid, real-world stories from NICU families and advocates.
The show balances emotional themes with practical guidance and resources.

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S12 E153: Adding Life ft. Dr. Terri Major-Kincade
Q: What should parents ask for when facing a difficult diagnosis and planning with clinicians?
Parents should seek early conversations with the neonatology team, ask about outcomes and examples from other cases, and collaborate on a wish list that covers who will be present, memory-making opportunities, and whether the baby can stay in the room or be taken to the ICU, so they can navigate both best- and worst-case scenarios.
S11 E145: A Men's Mental Health Expert ft. Sheehan Fisher, Ph.D
Q: Why is it important to study fathers' mental health in the perinatal period?
Fathers' mental health affects family dynamics and child health outcomes; recognizing masculine expressions of distress and providing targeted support can improve both parent and child well-being.
S11 E142: Calling All NICU Dads of Multiples ft. Jonathan Sandhu
Q: How did you manage work and support for your wife during the pregnancy and NICU period?
He highlights an amazing, supportive boss and team, the importance of open communication with his employer about possible extended absences, and a systematized plan that allowed him to balance work with family needs.
S11 E142: Calling All NICU Dads of Multiples ft. Jonathan Sandhu
Q: What was your biggest fear for the babies and for Mercedes during the pregnancy?
He reveals the fear of losing all of them, given the high risks associated with monochorionic quadruplets, including potential preeclampsia and hemorrhaging, and the emotional toll of contemplating Mercedes's well-being.
S11 E142: Calling All NICU Dads of Multiples ft. Jonathan Sandhu
Q: What was the first thing that went through your mind when you found out you were expecting identical quadruplets?
Jonathan describes the moment as surreal and foggy, with his brain struggling to wrap around the reality of quadruplets, and he emphasizes the overwhelming shift in planning and emotion that followed.

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A practical, empathetic show focused on the NICU journey for families, with a strong emphasis on paternal perspectives, grandparent involvement, and actionable support strategies. Episodes mingle personal narratives from dads, grandparents, and veterans with insights from healthcare professionals, advocates, and authors. The conversations often cover mental health, parenting under stress, navigating medical systems, and building robust support networks through nonprofit resources. A notable strength is centering men's experiences and family dynamics within the NICU ecosystem, while consistently tying stories to tangible resources and community-based help for parents before, during, and after the NICU stay.

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Recent guests on NICU Babies Parent Support include:

1. Jennifer McDonald
2. Anissa Scholes
3. Dr. Terri Major-Kincade
4. Charles George
5. Claire George
6. Keira Sorrells
7. Becca Van Tassel
8. Lynn Harris

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