Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit Patient Stories
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treatment Before Birth: Hendrix’s Story

When their unborn baby was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Alyssa and Louis turned to CHOP for treatment before and after birth.
The Story of Addy and Lily: Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins

It took an incredible team effort by experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to separate conjoined twins and get them home to Chicago for Christmas.
Omphalocele Discovered During Pregnancy: Grace’s Story

At CHOP, when pediatric surgeons perform postnatal repair of omphalocele, a child’s health and quality of life are both top of mind.
Maxwell’s Story: Postnatal Repair and Care for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Chris and Jolin traveled from their home in Pensacola, Florida to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to give their son, Max, access to world-class CDH care.
Thomas’s Story: Prenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Surgical Repair of Encephalocele

One family shares their experience for parents who learn their child has a severe diagnosis before birth
Overcoming Feeding Issues from Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Maggie’s Story

Born with a hole in her diaphragm (congenital diaphragmatic hernia), feeding difficulties were one of the biggest hurdles little Maggie has had to face in her CDH journey.
Lily’s Story: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

After receiving a prenatal diagnosis of CDH, Laura and Nick turned to the expertise of CHOP’s fetal team.
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Henry’s Story

When Henry was prenatally diagnosed with spina bifida in the middle of the pandemic, his parents turned to CHOP’s fetal surgery team for help and hope.
Oliver’s Story: Prenatal and Postnatal Care of CDH and Giant Omphalocele

After an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, Olly’s parents found comfort with the experienced team at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Fetal Surgery During a Pandemic: Reagan's Story

Not many people can say they underwent fetal surgery during a pandemic, but Jasmin did it to give her daughter a better chance at a healthy life.