CHOC’s multidisciplinary approach to treating bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS), a rare birth defect, gave infant Freddy a new chance.
What to do if your baby is given a medical diagnosis during pregnancy
Having your baby receive a medical diagnosis during pregnancy can be scary. A CHOC expert helps families with their next steps for care.
My son’s journey with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)
Our son was diagnosed with CPAM (congenital cystic pulmonary malformation). Today we are so grateful our son is happy and healthy.
From patient to advocate: Trinity’s journey with cleft lip and palate
Trinity was born with cleft lip and palate & has undergone many surgeries in 10 years. She plans to keep singing and inspiring others.
Catching a Heart Defect in Utero: Marco’s Story
When Meagan was about six months pregnant, the couple learned their baby Marco had a congenital heart defect.
Microcephaly and encephalocele: Michelle’s story
One CHOC mom shares how she dealt with her baby’s diagnosis of microcephaly and encephalocele and her family’s emotional journey to health.
Landon’s life-saving jejunal atresia surgery
Despite genetic tests and a healthy pregnancy, Lizette’s baby was born with jejunal atresia, and underwent surgery at CHOC.
Alicia’s story: Repairing a right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Alicia underwent several surgeries in her early days of life to repair a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a hole in the diaphragm.
Genetic Syndrome Causes Cleft Lip, Palate in Sisters
A pair of sisters have benefited from the expertise and care of CHOC specialists in treating their cleft lip and Van der Woude syndrome.