We’re proud to announce that we have the SWEETEST people helping us spread the word about The Great Candy Run. The 5k family fun events takes place this year in Minneapolis on October 14th, in Denver on November 12th, and everywhere else world wide November 30- January 1, 2018.
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One Family’s TTTS Nightmare Journey Stretching from Hong Kong to Kentucky
It’s not surprising that Mary Elliott is looking forward to spending a special Mother’s Day with her nine-month-old twin sons, Owen and Stevie. A little over a year ago, the first-time mom was struggling with the fact that her unborn babies might not survive. Mary and...
Connexions Spring 2017, a Magazine for the Fetal Health Community
We're thrilled to announce that the second annual issue of Connexions Magazine is now available. Here's some of what you'll find inside the Spring 2017 issue: Questions to ask during a high risk pregnancy How to capture great birth photos One family's story of fetal...
When Nerves Take Over: What to Expect at Your First Fetal Center Visit
When you have recently received some not so hopeful news about your pregnancy and your unborn child, nerves may have you on edge. Couple that with knowing you’re heading to consult with an unfamiliar maternal/fetal medicine specialist (who may be all the way across...
What are Doppler Ultrasound Tests?
Many patients ask this question so we asked Dr. Joel Schwartz to give us a better understanding of what a doppler ultrasound is, and what he can observe during this kind of special examination. Beyond the stunning 3-dmensional and 4-dimensional images that grab...
$50,000 Research Grant to Further Study into Fetal Pulmonary Disease
The Fetal Health Foundation (FHF) has named Dr. Deprest of the Katholieke Universiteit of Leuven (Belgium) and the University College of London Institute for Women's Health the recipient of the 2016 Brianna Marie Memorial Research Grant. Now in its third year of...
International Fetal Medicine Centers Join the Fetal Health Foundation
The Fetal Health Foundation is proud to share that seven more international centers have asked to be included in our database. Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, New Delhi India Corniche Hospital Fetal Medicine Unit, United Arab Emirates Heart of England, United...
Talking About Loss: What Families Wish You Knew
Do you have a friend or family member who lost their baby or babies? Do you struggle to know what to say and how to act around them? Many families go through this loss, and we asked them to share what they wish their family and friends knew. 1 - Parents who have lost...
How Can I Help? Creative Ways to Support the Foundation
“How can I help?” It’s a question we, at the Fetal Health Foundation (FHF), hear frequently. For some, the motivation to help comes because they have experienced a fetal syndrome; others reach out to show support for a friend or family member in the midst of a...
Persistence Pays … From TTTS Survivor to Discovery Girl Role Model
12 year-old Aspen Somers contributes her first blog post to the Fetal Health Foundation.
10 Ways To Help a Friend During A Difficult Pregnancy
When a friend’s baby is diagnosed with a fetal syndrome or she is having a difficult pregnancy for other reasons, her family’s life turns upside down. It is often hard to know what to say - or how to help. Several of FHF's board members have experienced fetal...
Spreading Sweetness: The Great Candy Run Expands to Three Cities
With The Great Candy Run 5k races series taking place in Minneapolis, Seattle, and Denver, 2016 is shaping up to be the sweetest year ever for our Foundation’s flagship benefit.












