Xavier and Bryson’s Story: Hope After a TTTS Diagnosis
A twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) diagnosis marked an unexpected turn in Essence and Eric’s pregnancy journey. At the Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, expert care, precise timing, and resilience shaped the path forward as their story continued to unfold.
Delgado Quadruplets Born at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
The Delgado quadruplets were naturally conceived after Kayleen and Zeke Delgado were told they would likely have difficulty conceiving. After two daughters and a miscarriage, the couple’s path to growing their family was uncertain—but not closed. In April 2024,...
What is Compassionate Delivery?
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.
8 Phrases to Avoid Saying When a New Baby Arrives with Challenges + Compassionate Words to Say Instead
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.
What is folic acid and why is it important?
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.