Advances in Neonatal Dialysis Technology for the Smallest Patients: Mozarc Medical’s Carpediem™
Mozarc Medical’s Carpediem™ neonatal dialysis system is advancing kidney care for the smallest patients. Designed for infants weighing 2.5–10 kg, it provides precise continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for acute kidney injury and fluid overload.
Mozarc Medical: Innovating Kidney Care from Infancy Onward
The Carpediem™ neonatal dialysis system from Mozarc Medical is designed for infants weighing 2.5–10 kg requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). It overcomes limitations of adapted adult dialysis machines by delivering precise fluid management and specialized support for neonatal acute kidney injury and fluid overload, improving outcomes through purpose-built infant kidney care technology.
Transformational Pediatrics Podcast: How Innovation & Hope Intersect at Children’s Mercy
This episode of Transformational Pediatrics explores congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and how advances in prenatal imaging and multidisciplinary care are changing outcomes.
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.
Comprehensive Prenatal Genetic Testing and In‑Utero Care at Children’s Mercy Fetal Health Center
When unexpected prenatal findings raise questions, Children’s Mercy’s Fetal Health Center offers expert genetic counseling, diagnostic testing, and emerging in‑utero treatments to help families find clarity and plan for the best possible outcomes.
CRIB Program at Stanford: Maya’s Care as a Micro-Preemie
Maya, a micro-preemie born at 25 weeks, receives highly coordinated, multidisciplinary care through the CRIB Program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health during a complex, year-long NICU stay.
Evelyn’s Story: A Congenital Heart Defect Diagnosis Before Birth
Hannah and Trey were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first baby when a routine 20-week anatomy scan changed everything. After doctors noticed abnormal heart views, the couple was referred to the Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas...
Supporting a Friend or Family through Pregnancy or Infant Loss
If you are at a loss for how to support a friend or family through pregnancy or infant loss, you are not alone! Even as a mother of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and stillbirth, this is an incredibly difficult topic! I have said and done things that have...
Parents of Loss – Audrey’s Story, and Reflections for Parents
Faith shares the story of her daughter’s stillbirth, how they honor Audrey’s life, and understanding the emotions surrounding loss.
Xavier and Bryson’s Story: Hope After a TTTS Diagnosis
A twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) diagnosis marked an unexpected turn in Essence and Eric’s pregnancy journey. At the Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, expert care, precise timing, and resilience shaped the path forward as their story continued to unfold.
Going Home with a Medically Complex Newborn- The Emotional Landscape
When babies come home with complex medical needs, families commonly experience relief and joy that coexist with uncertainty, grief, and fear.
What Actually Helps a Family After NICU Discharge
When a baby comes home from the NICU, it’s a big moment, but not a simple one. In the hospital, parents have constant support. There’s always someone to answer a question or step in when something feels uncertain. At home, that safety net disappears, and even...
Delgado Quadruplets Born at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
The Delgado quadruplets were naturally conceived after Kayleen and Zeke Delgado were told they would likely have difficulty conceiving. After two daughters and a miscarriage, the couple’s path to growing their family was uncertain—but not closed. In April 2024,...
What is Compassionate Delivery?
In a compassionate delivery plan, parents may choose to baptize, sing, read, or simply sit quietly. There is no single right way. The guiding principle is simply: the baby’s life, no matter how brief, is honored fully.
8 Phrases to Avoid Saying When a New Baby Arrives with Challenges + Compassionate Words to Say Instead
When trying to support the family, remember that even well-intended words can unintentionally minimize or oversimplify their circumstances. Words can place emotional weight on parents who are already carrying a great deal. Families are adjusting in real time to new terminology, new routines, and sometimes an entirely new vision of parenthood. The family is not only caring for a child, but they are also adjusting to the new realities of their changed world.
What is folic acid and why is it important?
Pregnancy can feel uncertain, but taking a daily prenatal vitamin with folic acid, ideally before conception, is a simple step that has been proven to help protect the developing brain and spine. While it cannot prevent all birth defects, it provides meaningful support during one of the most critical stages of development.
Parents: What Is Genetic Testing and Is It Right for Me?
For many hopeful parents, the idea of genetic testing is a new and unfamiliar experience. Genetic tests can sometimes identify changes that may increase the chance of a baby being born with certain health conditions.
20 Years of Advancing Fetal Health
The Fetal Health Foundation marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of progress in fetal care, family support, and global awareness for fetal health conditions.
White Paper – Recommendations for Facility Design Guidelines – Fetal Care Center
Fetal Health Foundation's Fetal Therapy Think Tank has authored a new white paper establishing environmental and spatial guidelines for the design of fetal care centers. “Recommendations for Facility Design Guidelines – Fetal Care Center” is available through FGI, the...
Mozarc Medical Partners with FHF in Shared Commitment to Pediatric Renal Care
Mozarc Medical, a leader in pediatric dialysis innovation, has partnered with Fetal Health Foundation. FHF supports Mozarc’s advanced renal technologies and is proud to help expand awareness of their impact in fetal and pediatric care.
What Mental Health Really Means for NICU Families | Inside the NICU Part 3 | More than Nine Podcast and Transcript
At the NICU, these providers are medically supporting the babies, but they are also seeing the emotional strain on families. They don’t have the capacity or skillset to really support them in the way that they always need- that’s where this program comes in.
Farrah’s Story: When a Rare Mediastinal Teratoma Met Perfect Timing
Farrah’s mediastinal teratoma fetal care story is about timing—how the right care, in the right place, at the right moment changed everything for her and her family at Children’s Mercy.
6 Ways the Fetal Health Foundation Supports Families and the Fetal Health Community
Families facing a fetal health diagnosis often find themselves navigating unfamiliar medical terms, urgent decisions, and intense emotional stress, all at once. The Fetal Health Foundation strives to make that journey more informed, connected, and supported. Guided by...
2025 Impact Report: Advancing Fetal Health Through Partnership and Community
The 2025 Impact Report tells the story of what’s possible when families, providers, and supporters move forward together—advancing fetal care through connection, collaboration, and shared purpose.
Facing an Omphalocele Diagnosis: One Family’s Journey to CHOP’s Specialized Care
When Addie and Ryan received a prenatal diagnosis of omphalocele, they were referred to CHOP for specialized fetal and neonatal care. From a highly coordinated birth to weeks in the NICU, their journey reflects the complexity of this rare birth defect.