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.
Q&A with Dr. Jena Miller: Charting New Frontiers in Fetal Medicine at CHOP
In January 2026, Dr. Jena Miller joined CHOP as Co-Director of the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. With over a decade at Johns Hopkins, she brings expertise in minimally invasive fetal procedures, spina bifida, and TTTS. Read her Q&A on advancing fetal medicine and supporting families.
Rose’s Story: Prenatal Spina Bifida Diagnosis
When Taylor and James learned their baby, Rose, had spina bifida, their world shifted overnight. From high-risk pregnancy care to in-utero surgery at Children’s Mercy, their story of hope, resilience, and the power of compassionate medical support unfolded.
UC Davis Surgeon Dr. Diana Farmer Honored for Groundbreaking Spina Bifida Research
Dr. Diana Farmer of UC Davis is pioneering new spina bifida treatments by combining fetal surgery with stem cell therapy in the groundbreaking CuRe Trial. Her work is transforming patient care and offering hope.
Thaddeus’s Story: Beyond Open Fetal Surgery, A Spina Bifida Success
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Ester and Samuel traveled across country and stayed away from home for months to ensure the health of their baby boy. His serious spina bifida diagnosis and mom’s cervical complications were challenges that Dr. Timothy Crombleholme accepted and triumphed over.