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Adverse Diagnosis

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Why Appreciate Miscarriage Awareness Month?

On October 25, 1988, I was nursing my three-month-old baby boy at home. I was 19 and had no idea that I would be impacted by the proclamation that President Ronald Reagan signed on that day. After all, it would be six more years before I would miscarry my second son. I did not recognize …

Flowers with sign that says "with sympathy" one of thoughtful miscarriage gifts that can be given

Thoughtful Miscarriage Gift Ideas

Thoughtful miscarriage gift ideas when those you care about are grieving.

Photo of Kristin, having just given birth to Christian Robert.

Baby Christian Was Supposed to Die

If the Botsfords thought the prognosis couldn’t get worse, they discovered that it could. “Do you want to terminate this pregnancy?” the doctor asked. Both Kristin and Kevin immediately said no.

Woman reaching out to empty swing needing words of comfort after a miscarriage

Words of Comfort for Miscarriage

It is hard to know what words of comfort to say for miscarriage. Here are helpful ideas on what to say and not to say to a grieving parent who has lost their baby.

Young mother tenderly holding her premature newborn baby, pearl Huene.

Preparing to Meet Pearl: Pearl Pt. 4

We know that our time with Pearl will be brief, so we do everything we can to prepare for our daughter’s birth.

Laura Huene prepares to meet pearl, her daughter who isn't supposed to live.

Feeling Alone: Pearl Pt. 3

I throw myself into making arrangements for the end: a care plan for Pearl at birth, as well as how we will hand her into the arms of Jesus.

The Bonds of Family: Pearl Pt. 2

As I sit with our 6-year-old son and talk about Pearl. I tell him about her facial malformations and about our fears for her.

pregnant mom of Pearl Huene stands holding her belly in front of a doctor giving an adverse diagnosis to her pregnancy

Adverse Diagnosis During Pregnancy: Pearl Pt. 1

We learned to walk through an adverse pregnancy diagnosis when a routine ultrasound revealed that our baby girl, Pearl, had a fatal disorder.

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Choosing Life After an Adverse Diagnosis

Peter and Suzanne Guy share their inspirational story about refusing to lose hope for their baby girl in spite of an adverse prenatal diagnosis which led their doctors to recommend abortion. Today, Rachel is a healthy, young woman, and she joins the conversation, discussing her and her family’s active involvement in the pro-life movement.

Concerned-looking husband and wife looking at each other while being consulted by their doctor

Redefining Perfect: Meeting God in the Midst of an Adverse Diagnosis

Ron and Genie’s third pregnancy was something of a surprise, and they chose to recognize it as a blessing. But then the concerns started piling up, including markers for Down syndrome and significant heart defects.

Lindsey Dennis and family

Your Marriage Can Survive Infant Loss

When my husband and I learned that our unborn baby would not survive outside the womb, we were devastated. Kevin and I held on to each other for dear life. We wept as one, we prayed as one and we clung to God’s Word as one.

Moving Forward After a Miscarriage or Stillbirth: Healing Your Broken Heart

When you lose a baby during pregnancy, not only do you have to accept the fact that you’re not going to bring your baby home, but you also have to deal with massive hormone shifts and unpredictable emotions that hit you like a wave you never saw coming.

Discussing a Loved One’s Terminal Diagnosis

How do you open a discussion with parents about a terminal diagnosis? Begin with preparation and prayer.

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Choosing Life in the Midst of an Adverse Pregnancy (Part 2 of 2)

Todd Smith of the music group, Selah, and his wife, Angie, share their moving story surrounding their decision to carry their pre-born child to term when they were advised by doctors to terminate the pregnancy because the baby would not survive outside the womb. (Part 2 of 2)

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Choosing Life in the Midst of an Adverse Pregnancy (Part 1 of 2)

Todd Smith of the music group, Selah, and his wife, Angie, share their moving story surrounding their decision to carry their pre-born child to term when they were advised by doctors to terminate the pregnancy because the baby would not survive outside the womb. (Part 1 of 2)