SSM Health Matters Blog

  Lucie's CDH Story Lucie's CDH Story

At a routine ultrasound, one couple found out their baby had pleural effusions – fluid around her lungs.

Wyatt's CDH Survivor Story Wyatt's CDH Survivor Story

“When my doctor came to discuss the results we were blown away. He told me that Wyatt's heart was shifted and what appeared to be a mass in his lungs was pushing on the baby's heart,” recalls Hilary.

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).

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.