by Erika K Wolf | Jan 27, 2026 | Blogs, Condition, front-page, News, Omphalocele, Story
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.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Abdominal Wall Defect, Blogs, front-page, News, Omphalocele, Story
When Brianne Jacobsen was 20 weeks pregnant, her ultrasound revealed that her developing baby’s internal organs were sticking out of its abdomen. The birth defect, known as an omphalocele, required the higher level of expertise of the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center team.
