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Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida: First baby born after stem cell fetal

WEBThree babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark …

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The cause for HOPE

WEBResearch Grant – Since the first successful fetal surgery, which occurred in 1981, the field of fetal medicine has grown at an amazing pace. Recognizing the critical role research …

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Fetomaternal Alloimmunization: Alexandra's Story

WEBFetomaternal alloimmunization is a diagnosis that took 29 year-old Alexandra by surprise as she looked forward to a large family. We’re grateful that she …

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Exercise During and After Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’t’s

WEBIf you have a normal, healthy pregnancy and have been cleared by your health care professional, it is recommended that pregnant women get 30 minutes of …

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Alloimmunization in Pregnancy: When the Blood Cells Attack

WEBCommonly known as Rh Disease, blood incompatibility between mothers and babies during pregnancy can often be treated with a drug called RhoGam, or Rho …

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Treatment For A Giant Omphalocele: Everly's Story

WEBEverly was born full-term in February 2020. Her organs, covered in a thin, transparent skin, were larger than her head and continued to grow. It was classified as a …

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Research Grant Awardee: Understanding the Underlying Causes of …

WEBHydrops fetalis is a condition in pregnancy involving abnormal accumulations of fluid in the developing fetus. It is diagnosed when routine prenatal ultrasound shows …

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Fetomaternal alloimmunization and HDFN: Bethany's Story

WEBHow a mother’s struggle with a rare condition, fetomaternal alloimmunization, drove her to advocate for proper care in her future pregnancies and …

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Foundation and Fetal Therapy Think Tank Join Forces with 3 Bold …

WEBDr. Timothy Crombleholme, Director Fetal Care Center of Dallas, and Lonnie Somers, Chair and Founder of the Fetal Health Foundation announce the joining of the …

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IUGR- What is Intrauterine Growth Restriction

WEBIntrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is used interchangeably with the term fetal growth restriction. IUGR describes a fetus who is smaller than expected and is potentially at risk …

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Parent-founded nonprofit for families experiencing fetal diagnoses

WEBToday, as grateful parents of healthy identical twin girls, we are proud as founders to continue to lead the Fetal Health Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to hope for …

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Dr. Chmait Performs Minimally-Invasive Fetoscopic Surgery for …

WEBSpina Bifida Research at UC Davis Provides Hope. Fetal surgery for spinal bifida has risks, and Dr. Ramen Chmait of Los Angeles Fetal Surgery has recently …

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Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele: Liam's Story

WEBFetal surgery for myelomeningocele (MMC), the most severe type of spina bifida, improves outcomes for many families. The Colorado Fetal Care Center, one of …

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NICHD Recognizes Hydrops Research Funded by FHF and the …

WEBIn October of 2020 their research findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.. This year, team’s work, which is also supported by the …

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Maternal Fetal Medicine and Fetal Syndromes: The Basics for …

WEBThis scan serves several purposes, including learning the baby’s gender, but also helps the doctor detect abnormalities with blood flow, and organ and bone …

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Using Telehealth For OB Patients During COVID-19

WEBPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Women’s Telehealth provided over 34,000 high-risk OB visits 100% by telehealth. As providers and patients grow accustomed to …

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