SSM Health Matters Blog
Lily's Myelomeningocele Story
“The doctor told us that the baby had a lemon shaped head and we needed to see a specialist to further investigate the potential condition that was observed,” explains Candace.
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.
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.