Overcoming the Odds

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/overcoming-the-odds

Cairo's Story: Exceptional NICU Care Encourages a Family's Resilience

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/cairo-gibbs-nicu-care-encourages-resilience

Discover baby Cairo's journey: from unexpected prematurity to triumph. Exceptional NICU care at CHRISTUS sparks hope for his resilient family.

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.

Angel Cortez's Fight for Life

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/angel-cortez-thanks-his-icu-nurses

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

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

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/heidi-canela-omphalocele-surgery-in-the-nicu

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.

Blessed Beyond Measure

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/blessed-beyond-measure

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.

At the Right Place at The Right Time

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/at-the-right-place-at-the-right-time

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.

Raya's Heart Journey: Overcoming Double Aortic Arch

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/raya-hoye-double-aortic-arch

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.

Defying Medicine. Defying Hope

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/defying-medicine

Xochitl worked as a paramedic up until the 30th week of her pregnancy. She was ordered to go on bed rest due to complications from high blood pressure.

Ariah's Story: A Belated Valentine's Day Homecoming

https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/childrens-health-and-wellness-stories/ariahs-story-a-belated-valentines-day-homecoming

After a 3-week hospital stay for pregnant mother Ciara, an early delivery, and 115 days in the NICU, baby Ariah was finally strong enough to come home.