Perinatal Palliative Care
During Pregnancy
From the time of your baby’s diagnosis you may be faced with many questions and a mixture of emotions. Your perinatal palliative care team consists of you, a nurse and a counselor. Here’s what you can expect:
- Our nurse and counselor will learn what is important to you and discuss with you the best way to support and guide you through your pregnancy.
- We will explore ways to express love and care for your baby.
- We will listen to your family’s concerns, questions and needs.
- We will discuss ways to design your birth plan and share those needs with your health care provider.
After Your Baby’s Birth
The perinatal support team provides the best care for newborns that have a potentially life-limiting condition. A nurse will meet with you at the hospital and together will identify your goals and wishes for you and your baby. We are here to support you and help you gain the confidence and tools you need to care for your little one.
Your Comfort Care Team
We are here to be your care team and provide comfort to you, your child and your family by listening to and addressing all your needs, whether they are physical, emotional or spiritual. You are the most important part of this team.
We encourage you to share your thoughts and feelings with us, because good communication will mean the best care for everyone.
Members of your team can include:
- Counselors
- Nurses
- Volunteers
- Social workers
- Chaplains
- Home health aides
- Nurse practitioners
- Physicians