by Fetal Health Foundation | Mar 23, 2026 | Families, NICU
The nurse coordinator is the heart of the fetal care experience. They are the family’s guide, advocate, and trusted ally who helps them manage uncertainty with compassion and confidence. Their role is not just important; it is often life-changing for the parents and the baby alike.
A nurse coordinator is much more than an administrative guide. They are the bridge between the family and the wide range of specialists, therapies, and resources that a fetal center provides. They help ensure that care is coordinated, communication is clear, and the family never feels alone in navigating the journey ahead.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Mar 7, 2026 | Grief, News
In a compassionate delivery plan, parents may choose to baptize, sing, read, or simply sit quietly. There is no single right way. The guiding principle is simply: the baby’s life, no matter how brief, is honored fully.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Mar 7, 2026 | journey to parenthood, News
When trying to support the family, remember that even well-intended words can unintentionally minimize or oversimplify their circumstances. Words can place emotional weight on parents who are already carrying a great deal. Families are adjusting in real time to new terminology, new routines, and sometimes an entirely new vision of parenthood. The family is not only caring for a child, but they are also adjusting to the new realities of their changed world.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Mar 7, 2026 | journey to parenthood, News, Story
Pregnancy can feel uncertain, but taking a daily prenatal vitamin with folic acid, ideally before conception, is a simple step that has been proven to help protect the developing brain and spine. While it cannot prevent all birth defects, it provides meaningful support during one of the most critical stages of development.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Mar 7, 2026 | Genetic Testing, journey to parenthood, News
For many hopeful parents, the idea of genetic testing is a new and unfamiliar experience. Genetic tests can sometimes identify changes that may increase the chance of a baby being born with certain health conditions.
