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Birth Defects

Large chest mass poses big challenges: Freddy’s NICU story

May 17, 2022

Freddy looks at the camera and smileswhile playing with a puzzle

CHOC’s multidisciplinary approach to treating bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS), a rare birth defect, gave infant Freddy a new chance.

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Birth Defects Neonatology / NICU Dr. Amir Ashrafi Dr. Brian Palafox Dr. Daryoush Bassiri Dr. Robert Hillyard Dr. Sanjay P. Sinha Dr. Sunil Kamath Dr. Ziyad Alhassen Patient Stories Stories

What to do if your baby is given a medical diagnosis during pregnancy

March 10, 2022

Having your baby receive a medical diagnosis during pregnancy can be scary. A CHOC expert helps families with their next steps for care.

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Birth Defects Health Amy Cuevas

From patient to advocate: Trinity’s journey with cleft lip and palate

August 8, 2019

Trinity was born with cleft lip and palate & has undergone many surgeries in 10 years. She plans to keep singing and inspiring others.

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Birth Defects Cleft Lip Plastic Surgery Dr. Daniel Jaffurs Patient Stories Stories

Genetic Syndrome Causes Cleft Lip, Palate in Sisters

May 22, 2015

A pair of sisters have benefited from the expertise and care of CHOC specialists in treating their cleft lip and Van der Woude syndrome.

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Birth Defects Cleft Lip Plastic Surgery Patient Stories Stories

Health Feature – Birth Defects

June 16, 2014

Common birth defects include: heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate, Down syndrome and spina bifida. Birth defects can be minor to severe.

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Birth Defects Neonatology / NICU Dr. Irfan Ahmad

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 5, 2010

There are many ways to commemorate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, including sharing your own story of a loved one.

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Down Syndrome Neurology

CHOC Program Provides Comprehensive Care for Children with Down Syndrome

November 9, 2009

CHOC’s Down Syndrome Program will focus on diagnosing and treating the complex medical aspects of Down syndrome.

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Down Syndrome

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