Adverse Diagnosis
Support for Miscarriage, Early infant death, Prenatal Diagnosis, and Infertility
The (Catholic) Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston* has a support ministry called Jerome’s Hope. The following is the statement from the website of the Office of Pro-Life Activities in the Archdiocese.
“The loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth is a deeply difficult experience for any parent, as is learning that your child has a serious, life-limiting health condition. You may feel scared or confused, angry or alone, deeply sad or resentful. Our Jerome’s Hope team is here to accompany you and your family through this time. We are a resource for parents made up of clergy, medical and counseling professionals, and other parents who can offer peer support based on their own experience of loss.”
Parents treasure whatever small amount of time they have with their child and know that the cause of death was their condition, not their own decision to abort. Many doctors, however, will push strongly for abortion.
- In other areas, check with your local diocese or other churches to see if they have a similar program.