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.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Feb 24, 2026 | journey to parenthood, mental health, Podcast Transcript
Brittany candidly discusses her difficult pregnancy, marked by severe nausea, depression, loss of control, and unmet expectations—contrasting sharply with the joyful persona she projects publicly. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing the harder emotional realities of pregnancy, including prenatal depression, and allowing space for gratitude and struggle to coexist.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Feb 13, 2026 | journey to parenthood, mental health
There are several different types of mental illness related to childbirth, with different symptoms and risks. It can be confusing because “postpartum depression” or PPD, is often used as an umbrella term to cover many different conditions that can occur...
by Fetal Health Foundation | Feb 12, 2026 | Blogs, journey to parenthood, News
Families facing a fetal health diagnosis often find themselves navigating unfamiliar medical terms, urgent decisions, and intense emotional stress, all at once. The Fetal Health Foundation strives to make that journey more informed, connected, and supported. Guided by...
