Joelle Haley went into labor on Christmas Day, giving birth to a son two days later — premature at 24 weeks. Turns out that ...

BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s ‘Hometown Hero’ is bringing a little comfort to families and babies during what can be an uncomfortable time. Vickie Brodsky has been crocheting dolls for the ...

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Many babies who are born premature often have to stay in the NICU until they are healthy enough to go home. Recommended Videos And for those being cared for at ...

A metro Detroit mom donated more than 100 crocheted yarn octopi to babies in the neonatal intensive care units at two hospitals on Thursday in an effort to keep them safe.

The effort began when Joelle Haley, whose 8-week-old son Kieran was born at DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital two days after Christmas 2025 at 24 weeks, two days of gestation, heard a nurse mention the NICU ...

A hospital hand-crochet octopuses with tentacles to resemble umbilical cords - to help babies in NICU feel safe. The premature babies at the Cleveland Clinic are being given a crocheted octopus to ...

Arizona College Prep High School freshman Karis Wales says learning about the details of her birth made her want to help others. “I was a premature baby, along with my twin brother,” Karis said.

CHANDLER, AZ — A group of Chandler junior high girls plan to stay busy this summer with hobbies passed down from their mothers. The last day of 7th grade for Karis, Isha and Diya means it’s the first ...

Joelle Haley crochets colorful octopi for premature infants in Detroit's NICU, providing comfort and distraction from medical equipment, while fostering community support.