Author: Brooke Shambley
Diagnosis Story: Heather and Emersyn
July 19, 2026Diagnosis Story: Heather, Mama Bear to Emersyn We found out we were expecting Emersyn in April of 2025, just 6 months after losing twins in my early first trimester. Em was our 7th, and she was our 4th planned homebirth. Not long after finding out she was on the way, my husband got offered a […]
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Diagnosis Story: Megan and Charlotte
July 7, 2026Diagnosis Story: Megan, Mama Bear to Charlotte When uncertainty enters a pregnancy, the road ahead can feel overwhelming. Megan shares her family’s diagnosis story and the comfort of knowing they do not have to walk this journey alone. “After Charlotte measured a week behind at her anatomy scan, we had a follow-up ultrasound four weeks […]
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Esther’s Story: A Sacred Gift
April 15, 2026Our Mama Bear Care mamas have stories to share. They hold their babies in their heart, and we have the privilege of showing their hearts to you. Esther had her 12-week ultrasound and found out that her son Isaac had a diagnosis of Trisomy 13. The doctors assured her of the worst. Our community is […]
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Raquel’s Story: A Full Time Medical Mama
March 20, 2026This past week, I was able to chat with Raquel Massey, one of our amazing Mama Bear Mentors, and learn more about her daughter, Jolene, and their journey with a diagnosis of Trisomy 18. Raquel never expected to become a medical mama, but she shares that it is not so different as you would expect. […]
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Kelley’s Story: Grace, Love, and Growth
February 27, 2026We love it when our mama bears share their story, and today, we have Kelley’s story sharing about her daughter Malia. Malia was Kelley’s second experience with a diagnosis of Trisomy 18. After a Trisomy loss at 15 weeks, Kelley learned that her daughter Malia would also have Trisomy 18. We treasure her experience, though […]
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Mama Bear Mentor: Raquel Massey
November 19, 2025Our Mama Bear Care team is growing! While our mission is always to empower mamas to embrace their Mama Bear role, equipping them to advocate for their special babies with fierce love and tender care, we are excited to partner with our veteran mama bears who have fought hard and loved hard who are going to […]
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Mama Bear Mentor: Nyssa Hasty
November 17, 2025Within Mama Bear Care, we have a team who are uplifting, encouraging, and open to new ways to support our precious mama bears. Since our mission is to empower mamas to embrace their Mama Bear role, equipping them to advocate for their special babies with fierce love and tender care, Beverly (our Founder and CEO) realized […]
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Mama Bear Mentor: Lori Edwards
November 14, 2025One of our Mama Bear Mentors, Lori Edwards, has joined Mama Bear Care to come alongside mamas who receive a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis.
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Lori’s Story: In His Sovereign Hands
November 5, 2025Our Mama Bear, Lori, is sharing her story and her son’s story for our blog today. Philip was diagnosed with with Trisomy 13 prenatally and surprised everyone by not only making an appearance, but spending a little time at home! While doctors were pessimistic, Lori knew that Philip was in God’s sovereign hands. Philip had […]
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Brooke’s Story: Immense Significance
October 8, 2025Our Mama Bear story today comes from Brooke, mother of Skylar who was born with Trisomy 18. Like many moms who receive a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis for their baby, she was pressured to abort her baby, because “there was no hope.” We find that there is beautiful hope in the moments mama bears get to […]
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