Support for Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13, and Trisomy 9
If you have just learned that your baby has Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), Trisomy 9, or a related rare chromosome disorder, SOFT is here. You are not alone, and help is a click away.
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A free, complete guide for your diagnosis, with a birth plan workbook included.
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A trisomy diagnosis can feel overwhelming. You may feel lost, scared, or unsure what comes next. SOFT's goal is to offer you hope, give you real information, and help you feel less alone as you take this journey step by step.
New and Expectant Parent Books
Written specifically for families navigating a new diagnosis. Each book covers pregnancy, delivery, and after care, and includes a birth plan workbook. Free to download, available in print, and in Spanish where noted.
Trisomy 18 Book
Understand Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, and the choices ahead for pregnancy, delivery, and after care.
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Trisomy 13 Book
Understand Trisomy 13, also called Patau syndrome, and the choices ahead for pregnancy, delivery, and after care.
Disponible en Espanol
Trisomy 9 Book
Understand Trisomy 9 and the choices ahead for pregnancy, delivery, and after care.
Espanol: Coming SoonResource Guides
Quick, two page references covering the facts, your choices, the specialists you may meet, and a set of trusted resources. Free to print and share.
Trisomy 18 Resource Guide
A quick reference for Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, covering diagnosis, care choices, and support. Genetic counselors and clinicians are welcome to print and share it with families.
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Trisomy 13 Resource Guide
A quick reference for Trisomy 13, also called Patau syndrome, covering diagnosis, care choices, and support. Genetic counselors and clinicians are welcome to print and share it with families.
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AAP Care Guidance for Trisomy 13 and 18
New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on evolving care for infants and children with Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18.
AAP News Clinical ReportCreate a Birth Plan
Communicate your needs and wishes to your medical team ahead of delivery, so everyone is working from the same page.
Birth Plan English Birth Plan SpanishPrenatal Testing Resource Guide
Learn how tests like NIPT and amniocentesis work, in plain language, including when they happen and what to expect.
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Join SOFTTrisomy 18 Fact Sheet
A concise overview of Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, including causes, diagnosis, and care options.
DownloadTrisomy 13 Fact Sheet
A concise overview of Trisomy 13, also called Patau syndrome, including causes, diagnosis, and care options.
DownloadTrisomy 18 Handbook for Families
Answers to the questions families ask most after a Trisomy 18 diagnosis, written for the moment you need it most.
DownloadTrisomy 13 Handbook for Families
Answers to the questions families ask most after a Trisomy 13 diagnosis, written for the moment you need it most.
DownloadCare Book
Care of the Infant and Child with Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 13
Written for parents who are expecting, living with, or remembering a child affected by Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 13. Covers day to day care and management for the living child, continually updated as new information becomes available. The only known resource of its kind.
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Every family's path looks different. Reach out and a SOFT team member will help point you to the right resource, whatever your diagnosis or situation.
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