SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Blog

The Flight That Led To Healthy Twins The Flight That Led To Healthy Twins

Upon her arrival the SSM Health St. Louis Fetal Care Institute team, diagnosed Julie with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS).

Dec 01, 2011
Meet CDH Survivor Brooke and Her Parents Meet CDH Survivor Brooke and Her Parents

When Christina was only a few weeks into her pregnancy, they found out that there was a problem. Their tiny baby was suffering from a birth defect known as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH).

Oct 17, 2011
A Chat With CDH Mom Lindsay A Chat With CDH Mom Lindsay

It was my routine 34 week ultrasound when my doctor noticed that something was wrong. Within two days I was at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center seeing Dr. Erol Amon, who confirmed the Congenital Diaghragmatic Hernia diagnosis.

Jan 01, 2011
Twin Twin Transfusion (TTTS) Syndrome Treatment Success Story Twin Twin Transfusion (TTTS) Syndrome Treatment Success Story

When Teela initially learned her diagnosis, she prepared herself for the worst.

Dec 03, 2010
Charlie's Amniotic Band Survivor Story Charlie's Amniotic Band Survivor Story

Charlie is a miracle because St. Louis Fetal Care Institute surgeons used fetoscopic surgery to remove an amniotic band wrapped around his right leg in the womb.

Jun 18, 2008