Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit Patient Stories
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Andrea and Caleb's Special Delivery Unit Story
Andrea shares her experience delivering son Caleb in CHOP’s Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit, a unit designed for women carrying babies with known birth defects.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and the SDU: Ryan Marye’s Story
When Ronni and Chris learned their unborn daughter had congenital diaphragmatic hernia and would need specialized treatment after birth, they were glad to know they could deliver her at the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit: Lynne and Bill Garbose's Story
Lynne and Bill Garbose provided the lead gift to create the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit (SDU) at CHOP, a specially created birthing suite for mothers carrying babies with known birth defects.
Gastroschisis: Vincenzo’s Story
Diagnosed prenatally with the abdominal wall defect gastroschisis, Vincenzo’s family traveled to CHOP for delivery and expert surgical repair. See how he's doing 10 years later.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Caila's Story
Caila was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and treated at CHOP by the Cardiac Center team, which is at the forefront of diagnosing and treating HLHS.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Cora's Story
After learning their baby had CDH, the Pappas family traveled from Tennessee to seek care at CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment in Philadelphia.
Giant Omphalocele: Charlotte's Story
Diagnosed before birth with giant omphalocele, Charlotte came to CHOP for delivery, surgery and follow-up care by a team experienced in caring for this birth defect.
Giant Omphalocele: Jackson's Story
Casey and Bryan Kirsch were determined to give their son Jackson every chance to live a healthy life when they learned that he had a giant omphalocele.
Spina Bifida and Fetal Surgery: Audrey's Story
Audrey Rose Oberio was prenatally diagnosed with myelomeningocele (MMC), the most severe form of spina bifida. She became CHOP's 1,000th fetal surgery patient.
Spina Bifida and Fetal Surgery: Gary’s Story
When their unborn son was diagnosed with spina bifida, the Dunns traveled from Florida to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to see if fetal surgery could help their baby.