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Beverly from Mama Bear Care, formerly known as Verity’s Village, shares her journey with her daughter Verity, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. She discusses how her experience led to the creation of her charity, providing support for Trisomy families across the U.S. Tune in to learn about their care program for parents facing a life-limiting diagnosis.   To find out more about their incredible work, visit: https://mamabearcare.org/who-we-are/

SOFT UK had the privilege of speaking with Sharon and Suzie from the Babyloss Footprints Charity about the incredible support they provide to families navigating the loss of twins or triplets. Their work is truly inspiring.  To find out more about their incredible work, visit: https://footprintsbabyloss.org/

Join us as we speak with Rachel Kelly, mum to Avery and Forest, who both had prenatal diagnoses of trisomy 18. Rachel shares her deeply personal journey, including her living with a rare condition called 'balanced translocation' and her decision to pursue TFMR . Through her openness, Rachel aims to break the silence surrounding these experiences and offer support to others navigating similar paths. 

Join us as we speak with Rachel Kelly, mum to Avery and Forest, who both had prenatal diagnoses of trisomy 18. Rachel shares her deeply personal journey, including her living with a rare condition called 'balanced translocation' and her decision to pursue TFMR . Through her openness, Rachel aims to break the silence surrounding these experiences and offer support to others navigating similar paths. 

Join us as we speak to Dr Bruns, SOFT UK Professional Advisor, Principal Investigator of the TRIS Project, and Retired Professor in the US. Dr Bruns shares her fascinating journey into the world of rare diseases, her involvement with SOFT UK, and her work on updating the TRIS Project - an important initiative dedicated to cataloguing information about babies and children with trisomy conditions. Interested in enrolling? Visit the TRIS Project enrolment page: ⁠https://tris.siu.edu/survey/form/PreEnroll.php⁠ To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Go behind the scenes with Shaun, Sonia, Kate, and Sarah as they share what it’s like to be part of Team SOFT UK. In this episode, they discuss their roles in supporting families, reflect on the highlights of their time with the charity, and offer a glimpse into the exciting plans and hopes for SOFT UK's future. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with the heart of our organisation! To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Join us as we speak to Dr Bruns, SOFT UK Professional Advisor, Principal Investigator of the TRIS Project, and Retired Professor in the US. Dr Bruns shares her fascinating journey into the world of rare diseases, her involvement with SOFT UK, and her work on updating the TRIS Project - an important initiative dedicated to cataloguing information about babies and children with trisomy conditions. Interested in enrolling? Visit the TRIS Project enrolment page: https://tris.siu.edu/survey/form/PreEnroll.php To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Dive into this amazing family story shared by Shakara, and featuring baby Nina herself! Defying medical predictions, Nina continues to thrive and amaze her family and the medical teams supporting her. From the early stages of testing and her birth to life today, this inspiring journey is one you won’t want to miss. To see the Crowdfund support for Shakara, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-baby-nina To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Dive into this amazing family story shared by Shakara, and featuring baby Nina herself! Defying medical predictions, Nina continues to thrive and amaze her family and the medical teams supporting her. From the early stages of testing and her birth to life today, this inspiring journey is one you won’t want to miss. To see the Crowdfund support for Shakara, visit: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-baby-nina⁠ To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Go behind the scenes with Shaun, Sonia, Kate, and Sarah as they share what it’s like to be part of Team SOFT UK. In this episode, they discuss their roles in supporting families, reflect on the highlights of their time with the charity, and offer a glimpse into the exciting plans and hopes for SOFT UK's future. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with the heart of our organisation! To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Join us for a moving conversation with the remarkable couple, Mark and Ruth Jenner, as they share their family’s story - honouring their newborn Levi and the children they hope to meet again one day. Their refreshing approach to loss and life offers a unique perspective, with beautifully crafted descriptions that help explain concepts even adults find hard to grasp. Mark and Ruth would be happy to connect with others who feel their stories might intersect. If you’d like to reach out, this can be arranged via SOFT UK. This is truly a one-of-a-kind podcast you won’t want to miss. To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

Join us for a moving conversation with the remarkable couple, Mark and Ruth Jenner, as they share their family’s story - honouring their newborn Levi and the children they hope to meet again one day. Their refreshing approach to loss and life offers a unique perspective, with beautifully crafted descriptions that help explain concepts even adults find hard to grasp. Mark and Ruth would be happy to connect with others who feel their stories might intersect. If you’d like to reach out, this can be arranged via SOFT UK. This is truly a one-of-a-kind podcast you won’t want to miss. To reach out to SOFT UK for support or get in contact, visit: https://www.soft.org.uk/getting-support

We spoke with Vicky Pashby, mum to Arthur George, who had trisomy 13. Vicky bravely and honestly shared her experience, from learning about Arthur’s diagnosis to the difficult decisions she and her partner made, and how SOFT UK supported them along the way. She also talked about the incredible fundraiser she organised, which not only helped her give back but also became a part of her healing journey.   www.soft.org.uk [email protected]

In today's podcast we are talking with Mary Wasacz about her journey with Cathy Anne. Mary recounts Cathy Anne's story and her diagnosis of Trisomy 18, and how she and her husband John gave her normalcy and love during her short life. Mary will also be reading an excerpt from her book about Cathy Anne's life: The Frailty of a Butterfly: My Journey Through Newborn Loss. You can find Mary's book here: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frailty-Butterfly-Journey-Through-Newborn/dp/1667891715 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-frailty-of-a-butterfly-my-journey-through-newborn-loss-mary-wasacz/20141396?ean=9781667891712 About Mary: Mary Wasacz is a family therapist and clinical specialist certified by the American Nurses Association. She was the bereavement and spiritual care coordinator for hospice for over twenty years. Mary and her husband have three children and eight grandchildren. She and her husband are avid travelers who have visited all seven continents. They currently live in New York's suburbs, where they dote on their three parrots. To reach out to SOFT UK visit: www.soft.org.uk To contact us, email: [email protected]

In support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023 we are talking with Kate Sonley, mummy to Amber. Kate bravely talks about her story, sharing the ins and outs of her journey. Reach out at [email protected] For support, contact [email protected] To find out more, visit www.soft.org.uk