Continuing a Pregnancy after Unexpected Diagnosis

Continuing a pregnancy after an unexpected and potentially life limiting diagnosis of your baby can be hard. Here are some resources and organizations who can help you navigate this process.

Resources for Patients Continuing a Pregnancy after Unexpected Diagnosis

Carrying To Term offers you a wealth of non-directive and evidence-based knowledge, resources, and tools to aid in your understanding of pregnancy continuation.

String of Pearls was created to provide a nurturing and safe place for families as they navigate the path following a prenatal diagnosis that may result in the death of their baby prior to, or shortly after birth.

Grieving “Perfection”: Alpha Mom article about birth defects, and how they can influence the birth and postpartum experience

When Your Baby Has a Birth Defect: 10 tips for handling hard news and preparing for a happier future

When Your Baby Has a Serious Cardiac Defect: Ollies-Branch provides free mental health support services for families with infants diagnosed with cardiac defects

How to Cope When Your Unborn Baby is Diagnosed with a Birth Defect: Article about common concerns and emotions parents face, as well as recommendations for coping and helpful resources from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia