180. "You make me better" (An Interview with Carissa Carroll, Founder of Jack's Basket)

Carissa Carroll is a fellow lucky mama on a mission to make sure every baby is celebrated and every family is congratulated. That’s why she started Jack’s Basket, a non-profit organization that hand delivers complimentary gift baskets to families with a new DS diagnosis. And THIS week, they are celebrating their 6,000th baby! Whoa! So today we’re chatting about all the things that medical providers should know when they deliver a diagnosis (tip #1: don’t start with “I’m so sorry”) PLUS all the things new parents need to know when they receive the diagnosis (be careful with your internet searches). Whether you’re a doctor, expecting parent, or a parent in the DS community already, you’ll find all the resources you need on jacksbasket.org and in this episode. Because if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that people with Down syndrome make our lives better, and there is absolutely nothing to be sorry for. -- SHOW NOTES Request a Jack's Basket for a new baby with DS HERE. Follow Jack’s Basket on Instagram and Facebook! Check out these resources for medical providers Watch the prenatal consult film Learn more about the 2022 'You Make Me Better' Gala Head to jacksbasket.org for more information! Listen to our previous interview with Carissa HERE. LET’S CHAT Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes. HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!