Arley’s Fetal Heart Tumor Journey: How In-Utero Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma Saved Her Life

Arley’s Fetal Heart Tumor Journey: How In-Utero Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma Saved Her Life

Time was on baby Arley’s side when she was diagnosed with a rare fetal heart tumor. A narrow window of opportunity exists to remove a mass from a baby’s heart before it gets too large. But lucky for Arley, she was in a good place for the experts at CHOP to perform the in-utero procedure and allow her heart to function normally.

Josiah’s Story: Innovative Technology Treats Fetal Renal Failure

Josiah’s Story: Innovative Technology Treats Fetal Renal Failure

Narina and Chris were referred to expert care at Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center that saved baby Josiah’s life. Other doctors were ready to give up hope. But thanks to an innovative technique to receive amnioinfusions, baby Josiah is doing well and is ready for the ultimate phase of treatment.

Renny & Benny’s Story: Fetoscopic laser surgery to correct twin-twin transfusion syndrome

Renny & Benny’s Story: Fetoscopic laser surgery to correct twin-twin transfusion syndrome

Kaelyn thought she might lose both her babies when Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome entered the picture. But thanks to the “amazing, amazing people” at Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, she is enjoying life with her two healthy identical twin boys and wants parents to know that there is help and hope.