Ruthie, a baby with Down syndrome, received critical care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with a heart condition. With expert support and successful heart surgery, she overcame early challenges and is thriving. Her parents share their journey and encourage others to trust specialized care.
The mental health support provided in the NICU was essential for Collette & Alex as they navigated the emotional challenges of their daughter Austen’s critical care. The family-focused care at Stanford Children’s enabled them to manage stress, connect with other parents, and focus on both Austen’s healing.
Rami’s parents knew when he was still in utero that there was an issue with his jaw. Genetic testing after birth revealed an extremely rare diagnosis of CCMS, which affects the jaw, mouth, and ribs. Thanks to the compassionate, expert care at Cincinnati Children’s, Rami is almost 2 and keeping his parents on their toes!
At the Fetal Health Foundation, our mission is to connect patients with trusted treatment options and essential support resources. We collaborate with hospitals, fetal centers, and medical companies to amplify our impact. We strive to create a brighter, healthier future for mothers and babies!
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The Egan family is grateful for the “enormous team” at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health who repaired baby MJ’s rare congenital heart defect and provided months of individualized care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Today, their baby is a thriving toddler with normal heart ventricle function.