SSM Health Matters Blog
Douglas' Bladder Outlet Obstruction Story
“They thought it might be gastrochsisis or omphalocele because he had a distended abdomen. Then, another doctor thought it could an enlarged bladder,” she says.
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.
Riley's Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Survivor Story
“When my doctor gave me the diagnosis I was upset and scared. I just didn’t know what to expect,” says Emily, who was referred to FCI when she was 20 weeks pregnant.
Carson and Kellen’s Cervical Teratoma Neck Mass Survivor Story
Before they were even born the twins' lives were in danger.
Surprise, you are having twins
An ultrasound revealed possible TTTS and Karen was immediately admitted to her home hospital, St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.
Jodi's TTTS Journey
When she was 20 weeks pregnant with her twin boys, Jodi found out they were suffering from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS).