Center for Perinatal Palliative Care provides compassionate and specialized support for families facing complex or life-limiting prenatal diagnoses. As part of Tufts Medical Center, the center offers a multidisciplinary approach that includes medical, emotional, and spiritual care tailored to the unique needs of expectant parents. Their team collaborates closely with obstetricians, neonatologists, social workers, and pastoral care providers to support families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. The program prioritizes informed decision-making, birth planning, and comfort-focused care for both the baby and family members. They also provide grief counseling and ongoing bereavement support to ensure continued emotional well-being. The center is committed to honoring the values, wishes, and traditions of each family, promoting dignity and comfort during a difficult journey. With a strong emphasis on personalized and holistic care, the Center for Perinatal Palliative Care helps families navigate the challenges of perinatal loss with compassion and expertise.

Key Services:
– Comprehensive perinatal palliative care consultations
– Emotional and spiritual support for families facing life-limiting prenatal diagnoses
– Coordination of care between obstetric, neonatal, and palliative teams
– Personalized birth planning and decision-making support
– Pain and symptom management for infants with life-limiting conditions
– Grief counseling and bereavement support services
– Assistance with memory-making and legacy-building activities
– Collaboration with hospice and community resources for continued care