If you're reading this, it's likely you are facing what we've faced. You've heard "your baby will only live a couple hours or days at most" or "we've never treated a baby with Trisomy 18/13" or "you need to reconsider termination" and the list goes on and on. If this is you, I first want to say, you're not alone and I'm sorry for the pain you've endured. If you're reading this, it's likely you've chosen to continue your pregnancy at a hospital that doesn't respect your wishes or views this as cruel. We've been there and we are here to help you find the respectful and loving care your child deserves, regardless of the outcome. Moving for fair care is one of the hardest endeavors we faced. After spending weeks talking to other moms, talking to cardiologists across the country, and deciding on a hospital where we knew our daughter would receive fair care, we were then left putting the pieces together of how to pack up our lives to make this happen.

When families move for fair care they often face the impossible task of losing incomes, paying for a short term apartment or hotel to live for weeks or months, juggling kiddos back home, splitting duties with a spouse or partner, and traveling back and forth as needed. We are here to make this part easier for you. The Stella Effect helps families who are traveling for fair care by helping financially with housing, food, and travel.