b'These services are often the first line of recourse for women in difficult pregnancies, but their directors would be the first to say that the needs of the women they serve often require support from other providers, professionals, and ministries. Thus, providing strong support for pregnant women requires a strong referral network. or the pain of a past abortion. Meeting theircondition or is even, as some brazenly put it, mental health needs gives women the tools toincompatible with life, a woman experiences carry to term and to parent, or to make an adop- that prenatal diagnosis as a trauma. Programs tion plan. (See the resources sidebar on page 21that offer hopeful alternatives to abortion can for more information on abortion and trauma.)help families navigate a diagnosis with confi-6.Prenatal diagnosis: When a doctor is explain- dence and support. (See the Be Not Afraid ing that a child has a disability or medicalresources link in the sidebar on page 21). \x02 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 19'