In the black and white close-up photo, her newborn can be seen holding onto his mother's thumb with his little hand. "Baby boy is still in the NICU but is getting better everyday, hoping to bring ...

This week’s 'Hometown Hero’ is bringing a little comfort to families and babies during what can be an uncomfortable time.

For the Sarabins and other families with babies in the NICU, the No Baby Unhugged program offers an invaluable lifeline.

"You have to ask to hold your baby," he said of that time in the NICU. The photo shows him holding his second born, Caliana, a small baby no bigger than the nurse's hand covering her. Cali's ...

Meghan Block, who is the owner and CEO of Boston Moms, started Caroline's Closet, which stocks NICUs with clothes for babies ...