Reflection, advice, and honoring her baby.
For Parents
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.
The Importance of a Birth Plan (VIDEO)
Perinatal social worker Kenna Hamm, LMSW, shares how a palliative care birth plan can help ensure that your wishes for your baby are honored.
Our Blessing, Our Grace (VIDEO)
Stephanie and Andy share what carrying their daughter, Grace, to term taught them about life, love, and being parents.