When a 20-week-old fetus was diagnosed with a large goiter, CHOP experts offered a novel solution – regular infusions of thyroid hormone into the umbilical cord.

Asher came to CHOP for a fetal surgery procedure called FETO to treat his severe CDH before he was born, giving him the best chance to survive and thrive.

Fetal surgery for severe CDH gave AJ’s lungs a chance to grow before birth, improving his chances of a better outcome. Today, the 6-year-old is thriving.

When their twins were diagnosed prenatally with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a New Jersey couple found hope at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

When their unborn baby was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Alyssa and Louis turned to CHOP for treatment before and after birth.

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.

At CHOP, when pediatric surgeons perform postnatal repair of omphalocele, a child’s health and quality of life are both top of mind.

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.

One family shares their experience for parents who learn their child has a severe diagnosis before birth

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.