Heidi's Journey: Thriving After Omphalocele Surgery in the NICU

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Born with omphalocele, Heidi Canela faced a challenging start. Thanks to a dedicated team at CHRISTUS Children’s Heidi underwent successful surgery and is now thriving. Read her full story.

Angel Cortez's Fight for Life

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A few days after noticing tingling in his hands, Angel Cortez woke up completely paralyzed. Find out how his medical team saved his life.

Highlighting Caesarean Awareness Month: CHRISTUS Children’s to Host Placenta Accreta Spectrum Workshop for Providers

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/christus-childrens-to-host-placenta-accreta-spectrum-workshop-for-providers

The possibility of a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is encouraged under the right circumstances, especially considering that each subsequent cesarean delivery increases the risk of complications, including placenta accreta.

Pierre Robin Sequence Surgery Elijah's Story

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Learn how advanced craniofacial surgery and NICU care helped a newborn with Pierre Robin sequence thrive at CHRISTUS Children’s.

At the Right Place at The Right Time

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Things for the couple were progressing well. Kaitlyn was active, healthy, and felt great. She was enjoying extra quality time with Ella, and both were looking forward to the arrival of a new bundle of joy in late August.

Blessed Beyond Measure

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At age 40, Amarachi discovered she was pregnant. Dr. James Hill with the Center for Maternal and Fetal Care was by her side every step of the way helping to manage her high-risk pregnancy.

Raya's Heart Journey: Overcoming Double Aortic Arch

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After an unexpected diagnosis of double aortic arch, baby Raya underwent life-saving heart surgery at CHRISTUS Health shortly after birth. Now, Raya is happy and healthy.

A Headache Changed Everything: How David Got a Second Chance

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/david-emergency-brain-tumor-surgery-and-intensive-rehabilitation

After a life-threatening brain tumor diagnosis, David underwent emergency surgery, intensive rehabilitation and radiation therapy. Learn how specialized care at CHRISTUS Children’s helped him recover.

Alina's Strong Hand and Fearless Heart

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/alinas-journey-early-intervention-pediatric-care

Born with a hand difference and hearing loss, Alina’s story shows how early surgery, therapy, and family resilience support independence in pediatric care.

Weston's NICU Journey: All The Angels Among Us

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/westons-nicu-journey