Bringing a child into the world is a profound and joyous journey, filled with anticipation and excitement. However, for individuals and families affected by Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), this journey may come with unique considerations and challenges.
Understanding the Need
Family planning is a deeply personal and nuanced process. For those with LDS, the considerations extend beyond the ordinary, requiring a careful balance of medical insight and personal choice. Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Canada’s guide is not just for individuals actively seeking parenthood; it is for anyone with questions about LDS and family planning, whether they are curious about parenthood, actively trying to conceive, or are supporting someone else on their parenthood journey.
- What is Family Planning?
- An introduction to the concept and importance of family planning.
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome & Pregnancy
- A deep dive into the intersection of LDS and the journey of pregnancy.
- Preconception Checklist
- Practical steps to consider before conception, ensuring a well-prepared journey.
- Maternal Medical Assessments
- Understanding the medical assessments crucial for maternal health during pregnancy.
- Common LDS Medications During Pregnancy
- Insights into medications commonly used in LDS and how they are managed during pregnancy.
- Maternal Risks & Offspring Considerations
- A thoughtful exploration of the risks and considerations during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy Checklist
- Practical steps to consider throughout each trimester.
- Delivery Logistics
- Guidance on navigating the logistics of delivery with Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
- Postpartum
- Guidance for navigating the postpartum period.
- Surrogacy
- Exploring the option of surrogacy and its considerations.
- Fertility Preservation
- Insights into preserving fertility for those with LDS.
- IVF, IVM & IUI
- An overview of assisted reproductive technologies and their relevance.
- Adoption
- Considerations and insights for those exploring the path of adoption.
How to Get Your Copy
This invaluable resource is available for free download here.
Family Planning Resources
See below for more financial, educational, genetic testing and fertility treatment resources.
- MB- Fertility Tax Credit
- NB – Infertility Treatment – Special Assistance Fund
- NL – IVF Subsidy Program
- NS – Rebate for Fertility Treatments, Surrogacy-related Medical Expenses
- ON – Government Funded Fertility Treatments
- PE – Fertility Treatment Funding Support Program
- QC – Tax Credit for Treatment of Infertility
- CAN – Adopt a Child from Abroad (Government of Canada)
- AB – Adoption (Government of Alberta)
- AB – Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
- BC – Adoption Act
- BC – Ways to Adopt in B.C. (Government of British Columbia)
- MB – Adoption (Government of Manitoba)
- MB – The Adoption Act
- NB – Adoption (Government of New Brunswick)
- NB – Family Services Act
- NL – In Care and Adoption (Government of Newfoundland Labrador)
- NL – Adoption Act
- NT – Adoption (Government of Northwest Territories)
- NT – Adoption Act
- NS – Adoption (Government of Nova Scotia)
- NS – Children and Family Services Act
- ON – Adoption (Government of Ontario)
- ON – Child and Family Services Act (Ontario)
- ON – Intercountry Adoption Act (Ontario)
- NU – Adoption in Nunavut (Government of Nunavut)
- NU – Adoption Act
- PE – Adoption (Prince Edward Island)
- PE – Adoption Act
- QC – Adoption in Quebec (Government of Quebec)
- QC – Adoption Act
- SK – Adoption (Government of Saskatchewan)
- SK – Adoption Act
- YT – Find Out About Adopting a Child (Yukon)
- YT – Child and Family Services Act