Trinity was born with cleft lip and palate & has undergone many surgeries in 10 years. She plans to keep singing and inspiring others.
Birth Defects
Genetic Syndrome Causes Cleft Lip, Palate in Sisters
Just like most sisters, Tristyn and Raigyn Snyder will share toys, clothes and friends throughout their lives. They also share something unique: a genetic condition called Van der Woude syndrome. In the Genes When Cindy Snyder was 12 weeks pregnant with Tristyn, a prenatal ultrasound showed that the baby had a bilateral cleft lip and […]
Health Feature – Birth Defects
Heart defects, cleft lip, Down syndrome & spina bifida are common birth defects. Congenital heart defects are most common in the U.S.
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
There are many ways to commemorate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, including sharing your own story of a loved one.
New CHOC Program Provides Comprehensive Care for Children with Down Syndrome
CHOC’s Down Syndrome Program will focus on diagnosing and treating the complex medical aspects of Down syndrome.
