
Bridgette and Grace's Story: A Journey Through Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Twins, Bridgette and Grace, were diagnosed with a life-threatening condition in utero. Fetal surgery at CHOP saved them. Today, they’re healthy and thriving.
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Twins, Bridgette and Grace, were diagnosed with a life-threatening condition in utero. Fetal surgery at CHOP saved them. Today, they’re healthy and thriving.
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