Taylor Jeans

All articles by Taylor Jeans

• When life-saving HDFN medication is denied by your insurance

  My experience showed me the importance of making informed decisions and finding a doctor who will go the extra mile.

• My journey with HDFN: Year one in review

  Despite the challenges in our journey, my daughter and I are both happy and healthy due to the treatment we received.

• Weekly MCA Doppler monitoring for my HDFN-affected infant

  When I was 26 weeks pregnant, I began weekly Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) Doppler assessments, as my infant was at risk for HDFN.

• What to pack for an outpatient blood transfusion

  Being prepared can make the blood transfusion process much easier for you and your HDFN-affected baby.

• It takes a village: Why support was vital for my HDFN-affected family

  Throughout our journey with HDFN, my family found strength in our family and friends, and together, we were able to face whatever came our way.

• How medication and treatment changed my HDFN-affected infant’s life

  This experience taught us about making informed decisions about HDFN treatment and the importance of providers who truly care about their patients.

• My infant affected by HDFN needed an emergency transfusion—here’s how it went

  After my daughter was treated with multiple blood transfusions, I can only describe the change in her health as miraculous.

• Intrauterine blood transfusions as a treatment for HDFN: a first-person account

  Here is my experience with intrauterine blood transfusions as an HDFN treatment to give insight to other mothers who may have to experience this.

• A survivor’s tale: my experience with phototherapy as a treatment for HDFN

  While phototherapy is an effective treatment for jaundice associated with HDFN, it presents significant emotional challenges for parents.