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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Maisyn's Journey to Freedom From Epilepsy

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After years of unanswered questions and relentless seizures, 10-year-old Maisyn found hope—and healing—at CHRISTUS Children’s. Discover how advanced epilepsy care gave her a second chance at childhood.