As the holidays approach, you may be dealing with higher levels of stress, grief, and overwhelm. These self-care tips can help you preserve your well-being.
For Parents
How to Set Boundaries and Emotionally Prepare for the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be hard when grieving a loved one or facing the loss of a baby. Here are a few ways you can set boundaries and gather support.
Jessica’s Story, Part 8: Reflections On My Twin Pregnancy and 3 Takeaways For Carrying To Term Families
Reflection, advice, and honoring her baby.
Jessica’s Story, Part 7: Look For Ways of Remembering a Lost Baby and Validating Your Experience
Delivery Day: Important Interactions between doctor and patient
Jessica’s Story, Part 6: When One Twin is Critically Ill, Moms May Experience Unique Pregnancy Trauma
Unique experience of carrying twins, one with life-limiting condition.
Jessica’s Story, Part 5: Informed Consent and Feeling at Peace Requires Holistic Perspective
The pain of an ill-informed choice.
Jessica’s Story, Part 4: Ask for More Time and Support
Learning a diagnosis and searching for connection.
Jessica’s Story, Part 3: Ask for More Time and Support
Having agency and the importance of the patient/doctor relationship
Jessica’s Story, Part 2: Consider the Support You May Need on Your Unique Pregnancy Journey
Doctor appointments offer pregnancy information — but sometimes the news can be devastating.
Jessica’s Story, Part 1: Early Pregnancy Termination In a Twin Pregnancy — and What I Wish I Had Known
The importance of communication between doctor and patient.
Understanding Neonatal Donation for Research
If you’re seeking a way to transform loss into a lasting tribute to life, neonatal donation for research may be an option.
Prenatal Vitamins
Learn about the important role prenatal vitamins play before and during pregnancy, the must-have nutrients that should be in them, and how to choose a product wisely.