SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Blog

Billy's Bronchopulmonary Sequestration Survivor Story Billy's Bronchopulmonary Sequestration Survivor Story

Unfortunately, their ultrasound showed more than just a growing baby boy; their baby had a mass on his lung.

Mar 26, 2012
Nayla's Bronchopulmonary Sequestration Survivor Story Nayla's Bronchopulmonary Sequestration Survivor Story

Isalya’s unborn baby girl, Nayla, had a bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) attached to her left lung, blocking the entire left side of her chest.

Mar 01, 2012
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