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.
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Family Planning Resources
See below for more financial, educational, genetic testing and fertility treatment resources.Â
- 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
- CAN – Genetic Testing and Screening (before and throughout pregnancy)
- AB –Â Alberta Health Services – LDS panel
- NS –Â IWK health Centre – LDS testing
- ON –Â CHEO Genetics Testing Requisition
- ON –Â SickKids Connective Tissue Disease Panel
- QC –Â Montreal Heart Institute Cardiovascular Genetics Test Requisition