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“Keyhole” Surgery Repairs Spina Bifida In Utero
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Gilda Giron was just 13 weeks pregnant when an ultrasound revealed her baby had myelomeningocele—the most severe form of open spina bifida, a birth defect that affects backbone development and can
Back-to-School Tips for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
August 9, 2019
Print this blog post and pin it on your bulletin board at home and share these tips with parents and caregivers for kids with autism spectrum disorders.
Is Fetoscopic Surgery a Game Changer for Spina Bifida?
November 15, 2021
While fetal surgery to repair spina bifida has been available for over 10 years, the fetoscopic repair is minimally invasive, making it less risky for mothers.
Run For Your Life
March 26, 2020
CHLA nurses rely on passionate foot power to exercise away their stress and keep fit.
Part 2: ‘We Knew It Must Be Done’
August 16, 2019
In the concluding half of this two-part story, a CHLA family learns whether their home survived the Woolsey fire, baby Max’s cleft lip is repaired, and Max’s mother tries to sort through the
Water Safety and Preventing Drowning
November 28, 2016
In earlier blogs I wrote about water safety and preventing drowning. I have found that drowning is more prevalent worldwide than deaths by war; in fact it is the second leading cause of unintentional
Reaching New Heights
January 20, 2017
Imagine a newborn so small you can hold her entire body in one hand. Then imagine the overwhelming concern and responsibility you would feel for her fragile life if this were your own child. For
Talking to Your Child About What It Means to Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT)
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Kids often ask their parents questions that they feel uncomfortable about or unprepared to answer. Children may learn about LGBT people through their friends, in the media, or by knowing an LGBT adult
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