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Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Diagnosed With High-Risk Pregnancy
18
Jan 2022
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Diagnosed With High-Risk Pregnancy
For most expecting parents, learning that you’re pregnant and waiting for your baby to arrive is an exciting, joyous time. However, when you learn that you may have a high-risk pregnancy, time just sort of stops. Read some questions to ask your doctor, from a mom who's been through it.
By: Casey Witt | 0
Fetal Conditions
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
21
Jan 2021
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
If you have adult congenital heart disease, it's important to see a specialist and learn how it might affect your pregnancy.
By: Nicole Brown, MD | 6
Fetal Conditions
Preparing for a Baby with a Complex Fetal Diagnosis
23
Jan 2020
Preparing for a Baby with a Complex Fetal Diagnosis
When parents find out that they're expecting, it is usually a time of celebration and anticipation. But when they learn that their baby has a complex fetal diagnosis, those feelings can quickly change. Read a social worker's recommendations to help mentally and logistically prepare for this journey.
By: Heather Strief | 0
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Receiving a Birth Defect Diagnosis: Help with Understanding Your Options
29
Jan 2019
Receiving a Birth Defect Diagnosis: Help with Understanding Your Options
Many parents are overwhelmed with excitement when they discover they’re expecting a baby.  Additional emotions may arise, however, when they learn that their baby has a birth defect. One of our fetal surgeons explains potential next steps so that parents may better understand their options moving forward.
By: Foong-Yen Lim, MD | 2
Fetal Conditions
25
Jun 2018
Role Reversal: NICU Nurse Becomes A Patient
Melissa has been a nurse at Cincinnati Children's NICU for 16 years. But it wasn't until she became a patient herself that she could truly understand what her patients go through.
By: Melissa Kingma | 5
Fetal Conditions
5 Tips for Parents of a Premature Baby
29
Nov 2016
5 Tips for Parents of a Premature Baby
A premature birth can be a very emotional and stressful experience for parents. Read a mother's advice for how to cope while your baby is in the NICU.
By: Kori Morrison | 0
Fetal Conditions
“Spina” What? 10 Things to Know About Myelomeningocele
31
Oct 2016
“Spina” What? 10 Things to Know About Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is a type of Spina Bifida that requires surgery. Read about one family's decision to undergo surgery prior to the birth of their daughter.
By: Megan Wright | 20
Fetal Conditions
27
Oct 2016
Our No-Longer-Conjoined Twins’ 2nd Birthday: A Victory Celebration
No-longer-conjoined twins Selah and Shylah celebrate their second birthday. Their mom, Misty, reflects upon how far they've come.
By: Misty Oglesby | 3
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Myelomeningocele Surgery: Our Biggest and Hardest Decision
18
May 2016
Myelomeningocele Surgery: Our Biggest and Hardest Decision
Choosing open fetal heart surgery for myelomeningocele, during pregnancy with our daughter, was the biggest and hardest decision we have ever made.
By: Dayna Sargent | 6
Fetal Conditions
Premature Birth: 6 Factors That Can Increase The Risk
13
Apr 2015
Premature Birth: 6 Factors That Can Increase The Risk
Certain health factors are associated with prematurity. Read more about the reasons why and how they increase risk.
By: Louis Muglia, MD, PhD | 3
Fetal Conditions
A Checklist for Making Difficult Decisions
28
Oct 2014
A Checklist for Making Difficult Decisions
Mothers. Mothers are the reason I decided to become a maternal fetal medicine physician. I am in awe of them each and every day. Their determination for doing what’s best for their babies is nothing short of inspirational. I recall witnessing maternal determination when, as a young faculty member early in my career, I took
By: James Van Hook, MD | 4
Fetal Conditions
Heartpedia: An Interactive 3D App Featuring Congenital Heart Defects
11
Jul 2014
Heartpedia: An Interactive 3D App Featuring Congenital Heart Defects
The HeartPedia app is designed to help users understand congenital heart defects with interactive 3D illustrations.
By: Ryan Moore, MD | 27
Fetal Conditions
What this research collaborative means to me, a mom of two preemies
21
May 2013
What this research collaborative means to me, a mom of two preemies
Despite doing everything “right,” in my pregnancies, I delivered both of my girls prematurely. I avoided unhealthy environmental factors.  I went to prenatal appointments. I took my vitamins. Ate a well-balanced diet.  So why was my first daughter born almost three months too early, and my second six weeks too early?  The unfortunate reality is
By: Kori Morrison | 1

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