PACT - Perinatal/Pediatric Advanced Care Team
Perhaps you've received a prenatal diagnosis that indicates your baby has a serious medical condition. Your child may have a diagnosis that means their life is expected to be brief.
PACT (Perinatal/Pediatric Advanced Care Team) is here to help.
Our Mission
Provide hope, healing, and support to families navigating unexpected birth outcomes or caring for medically fragile children. We aim to address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of families and honor the life of your child. We will make a pact to walk with you through this process.
How do you contact PACT?
- Referral from your OB, Midwife, Pediatrician, or specialist
- Contact our team directly
- There is no charge for this service
Contact PACT
900 N. Liberty, Suite 204
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-367-7488
Email: christina.babin@saintalphonsus.org
If your pregnancy or child's life is going to be different than you had expected. We are here to help.
Who is PACT?
A team of specialists from various backgrounds who are dedicated in helping families navigate the unexpected. This includes:
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
- Obstetricians and Midwives
- Pediatric Hospitalists
- Neonatologists
- Palliative Care Specialists
- Health educators
- Clinical Resource Specialists
- Counselors
- Nursing staff
- Chaplains
What is offered to families:
- Education and support specific to your needs
- Creating birth preference or care plans for your child
- Private hospital tours
- Pain and symptom management
- Mementos
- Support groups
- Community resources and spiritual support
- Unexpected news about your pregnancy or child may leave you with an overwhelming sense of helplessness and loss of control.
- We aim to support families in building the emotional muscle to carry the weight of their grief.
- By listening, affirming feelings, and answering questions, you begin to gain control again
She helped us with the "now what?" and "what if?" questions and never made me feel awkward or unheard.”