by Fetal Health Foundation | Apr 29, 2021 | Blogs, front-page, News, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Upon meeting with Colorado Fetal Care Center maternal fetal medicine specialist and fetal surgeon Nick Behrendt, MD, the Oligmuellers learned their case of TTTS was severe. The best solution for TTTS is typically fetoscopic laser ablation. It’s a minimally invasive surgery in which the surgeon inserts a tiny scope into the uterus, through the amniotic sac.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Jul 29, 2020 | COVID-19, News, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Parents of twins, triplets, and more have special concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiples of America shares some realistic tips to make it easier.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Jun 3, 2020 | front-page, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Because of the lifesaving care her daughters received at Texas Children’s, King-Ritter did not hesitate to say ‘yes’ when she was asked to join Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital when it first launched in 2009. She has been an Ambassador and strong supporter ever since.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Sep 6, 2018 | front-page, News, Story, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
A scar blankets the wound that materializes from physical trauma endured in the past. Displayed on the body like artwork on a canvas, the design tells the story of a major life event. In the 2018 edition of Connexions magazine three women discuss their badges of honor...
by Fetal Health Foundation | Jun 13, 2018 | front-page, News, Story, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Lonnie Somers experiences the celebration that comes with Father’s Day each and every day. Fifteen years ago, the marathon-running CFO and his pregnant wife, Michelle, raced 2,000 miles to Tampa, Fla. from Denver, Colo. in search of lifesaving help for their unborn twins.
by Fetal Health Foundation | Mar 8, 2018 | front-page, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Fetal Health Foundation Medical Board of Directors member Dr Ruben Quintero has given us permission to share his video about the classifications he proposes for the stages of TTTS, which is useful in understanding the severity of a Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome...