After 18 years of accompanying families facing life-limiting prenatal diagnoses, Be Not Afraid will be closing its doors.

Since 2008, it has been our privilege to walk alongside families, honoring the precious lives of their children and offering compassionate care, practical support, and hope.

We are deeply grateful to the families who entrusted us with their stories and to the Parent Care Coordinators, volunteers, medical professionals, and supporters who helped carry this mission forward.

Although BNA's work as an organization is coming to a close, its legacy lives on through the Parent Care Coordinators we have trained and the families they continue to serve.

Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.

We are recognized as a national leader in prenatal diagnosis. We have provided training and expert content for organizations like Heartbeat International, Sidewalk Advocates for Life, the National Catholic Bioethics Center, the Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Workers' National Association, and the International Association of Catholic Nurses, etc.

Training with BNA has been a great experience. Their combined years of expertise are evident in the things they share. The experts they involve in the training are passionate about their work and encouraging to listen to and learn from.

Our courses prepare faith-based and pro-life organizations to develop services that are valuable and well-received by professionals.

  • 100% of trainees would recommend BNA training to others.
  • 100% of trainees reported that the training was useful in developing services for parents experiencing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis.
  • "The most impactful part of the training for me was learning to understand prenatal diagnosis as a traumatic-experience for parents. The trauma-informed model of care was essential in helping me learn how to serve families well."
  • "This training was extremely helpful...even as a medical professional. BNA has provided me with valuable resources, collaborations, professional connections, and personal support."
Brittany Hunt
BSN, RN,
Care Net Pregnancy Medical Center

The PCC training offers a truly unique and compassionate model for supporting families through the traumatic experience of a prenatal diagnosis. Crafted with excellence, the courses provide not only high-quality instruction but also a welcoming community where trainees support and learn from one another. The depth of knowledge and practical guidance that BNA provides has given me the confidence to companion families so they feel supported, informed, and holistically cared for during such a tender time.

Dr. Robin Pierucci MD, MA
Neonatologist, Fetal Concerns

The BNA training, unlike anything else in existence, prepares the trainees to address the trauma and guide parents towards solutions. Specifically, through attention to establishing safety and connection, while also providing research-backed medical information, the paralyzing fight or flight response of diagnosis day can be mitigated.

Leah Sonnick
PCC,
Archdiocese of Newark

The BNA PCC training has been fantastic! It is hard to imagine a more effective and more well-rounded approach to addressing the needs of parents facing the trauma of a prenatal diagnosis. PCCs who finish the BNA training are well equipped to serve parents in need.
I highly recommend!

Courses offered by Be Not Afraid

Learn to address the crisis of a prenatal diagnosis for parents who are abortion vulnerable. This course provides trainees with insight regarding the parent experience of a prenatal diagnosis emphasizing the best practice for providing informed consent regarding the option of carrying to term.
Care for Abortion Vulnerable Parents
Learn to address the crisis of a prenatal diagnosis as a peer volunteer. This course provides information on trauma-informed care, grief, and spiritual support. Peer support can be offered as a stand-alone or collaborating service working with Parent Care Coordinators.
Peer Ministry Training