Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories

Upon learning their unborn child had CDH, the Porosoff family traveled from Florida for care at CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment.

When Wesley was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, his family relocated from New York to Philadelphia to find the expert care he needed to survive.

Emoni’s family relocated from Atlanta to be near Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia so she could get the expert care she needed immediately after birth.

Miles was born with malformed ureters, putting his kidneys at risk of infection. The medical team at CHOP treated him with antibiotics until he was ready for the surgery that cured him.

Amelia and Allison were born as conjoined twins, connected at the chest and abdomen. Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia separated them.

Diagnosed with gastroschisis before she was born, 15-year-old Paloma has gone on to share her talents with the world, whether on the track, the stage, or in the classroom.

Luelle underwent fetal surgery to treat myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida. Her journey was documented in the PBS series TWICE BORN.

When doctors discovered her unborn baby had an enormous tumor, Lesly moved cross-country in search of hope for her daughter. The PBS series TWICE BORN followed their journey.

Kelly Heffernan felt lost when a mass was discovered on her unborn daughter’s right lung. Here, she shares the story of how she and Emma Grace found their way to CHOP.

After learning their unborn daughter had myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, Miah’s parents turned to CHOP for care that would allow her to thrive.