SSM Health Matters Blog
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.
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).
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).
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.
Twin Twin Transfusion (TTTS) Syndrome Treatment Success Story
When Teela initially learned her diagnosis, she prepared herself for the worst.
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.