Taylor Jeans

All articles by Taylor Jeans

• How a social worker became my lifeline after an HDFN diagnosis

  HDFN ambassador Taylor Jeans describes how a social worker helped her recover alongside her baby after a caesarean delivery.

• What to expect from weekly check-ups if your infant has HDFN

  Every week during my HDFN-affected pregnancy was an emotional rollercoaster, and I constantly cycled between fear and relief.

• Protecting my child with HDFN: The invisible battle of a rare disease

  HDFN Companion ambassador Taylor Jeans discusses what it was like to advocate for her daughter’s invisible illness.

• How HDFN affected my child’s physical and cognitive growth

  HDFN has caused many delays in my child’s physical and cognitive development, and she has hit some milestones later than other kids.

• Adapting to life changes after bringing home my daughter with HDFN

  After coming home from the NICU, I quickly realized caring for a baby with HDFN was very different from caring for a completely healthy baby.

• Coping with medical trauma from my HDFN-affected pregnancy

  Hospital trauma is a real and often overlooked experience that affects parents long after the birth of their child.

• How to easily explain HDFN to friends and family 

  It can be difficult to explain to family and friends the medical terms and potential complications that may arise with alloimmunization.

• What to expect during and after a C-section due to HDFN

  I had no idea what to expect from my c-section or what would happen to my daughter who had HDFN after delivery.

• What I would have done differently during my HDFN journey 

  If I could go back and do things over, I would find a doctor who specialized in HDFN from the very start, instead of waiting.

• How my HDFN diagnosis affected my family planning 

  Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) has affected our family in many ways, including major changes to our family planning.