What Is a Fetal Syndrome?
Fetal Syndrome Awareness Month highlights the conditions that can affect a baby before birth and the importance of education, specialized fetal care, and support for families navigating a prenatal diagnosis.
OHSU Re-Engages With FHF to Support Expansion of Advanced Fetal Care
The OHSU fetal care program has re-engaged with the Fetal Health Foundation to expand access to advanced fetal care for families facing complex fetal diagnoses, strengthening support for patients across the region.
Toddler’s Unstoppable Smile Defies Challenging Start due to LUTO Fetal Diagnosis
“He has so much joy. He’s always smiling, even if it’s a hard day,” says Mandy, Kaleb’s mom. “It’s weird to think of what he has been through at such a young age, but he’s full of life despite all of it.”
Fetal Care Chat: Bladder Outlet Obstruction/Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction
Fetal Health Foundation founder and Fetal Care Chat host, Lonnie Somers welcomes esteemed doctors from Cincinnati Children’s Fetal Care Center as they discuss bladder outlet obstructions and hear an inspiring story about a miracle little boy,...
Baby Jabari gets a second chance at life
The doctor came in and told Trina that the baby likely had a lower urinary tract obstruction, meaning that he had extra tissue blocking his bladder. This didn’t allow urine to pass through, which meant that amniotic fluid wasn’t being produced to help the baby grow in the womb.
Eli’s Story: Finding a Miracle at the End of a Diagnosis
“There’s a major problem with your pregnancy.” Are words no expecting parents anticipate hearing. At our routine twenty-week ultrasound, the ultrasound technician got the doctor, and we heard the words that would forever change our lives. “The bladder isn’t releasing urine” and “the amniotic fluid level is dangerously low.”