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March 31st is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day!
"Little Angels"
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We want to thank the parents for these beautiful Montages. We know that by sharing our stories we help others.
What is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (commonly known as CDH) is an opening in the diaphragm (The dome-shaped muscle that seperates the chest cavity from the abdomen.) The hole allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity. CDH is a life-threatening birth defect because it limits the growth of the heart and lungs.
Facts about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
CDH occurs in every 1-2000 live births in the United States.
CDH accounts for 8% of all major congenital anomalies.
Approximately 1,800 babies are born each year with CDH.
Approximately 50% of all babies born with CDH die.
CDH happens just as often as Spina Bifida and Cystic Fibrosis yet many have never heard of CDH.
After having a baby with CDH the chances of their sibling diagnosed with CDH is 2%.
CDH accounts for 8% of all major congenital anomalies.
Approximately 1,800 babies are born each year with CDH.
Approximately 50% of all babies born with CDH die.
CDH happens just as often as Spina Bifida and Cystic Fibrosis yet many have never heard of CDH.
After having a baby with CDH the chances of their sibling diagnosed with CDH is 2%.
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CDH LINKS
- ~A Rainbow of Hope
- ~Breath of Hope
- ~Brigham & Womans - NICU TERMS
- ~Brown - Fetal Treatment Program - CDH
- ~Brown - Woman & Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
- ~Cecilia Winn Propst
- ~Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Fetal Diagnosis
- ~Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Tribute~by Carrie, Noah's Mommy
- ~Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati
- ~IBIS-Birth Defect - CDH
- ~Keeping Hope Strong - Rochester, NY
- ~Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - CDH
- ~NEO Reviews - Cutting Edge Neonatology
- ~NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders
- ~Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
- ~Paradigm Health - Intensive Care Publications & White Papers
- ~Phoenix Children's Hospital
- ~Real Hope for CDH - Kays Kids
- ~Revatio - Great Way to Understand Pulmonary Hypertention
- ~Stem Cell News.com
- ~UCSF Mediacl Center
- ~UVA - Diaphragmatic Hernia
- ~UVA Pediatric Surgery
- ~Your Surgery - Best View for CDH - to understand residual issues...
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