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Finding out they were having twins was super exciting news for Tim and Shaneka, but finding out they were conjoined led to a whole new set of questions and a whole new path for their family. Experts at CHOP restored their initial joy and delivered the news that the babies could be safely delivered and likely candidates for separation surgery.
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Facing a complex conjoined twin delivery, the Altobellis knew they needed top notch care for their babies’ best outcome. So they turned to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Not only were the babies successfully delivered, mom was also healthy and delighted by her newborn babies. Today, they have been separated and are thriving as individuals!
The team at UC Davis decided to separate these conjoined twins at 9 months of age. They took special precautions such as house calls during COVID to give the girls the best chance at an amazing life.