The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at CHOP

01/20/2026

Throwback to 2016 when PBS's "TWICE BORN: Stories from the Special Delivery Unit" was awarded an Outstanding Science and Technology Programming Emmy! A decade later, the stories and the spirit behind this project continue to inspire us. 💚

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01/18/2026

From Philadelphia to Switzerland! Members of our team presented at the European Club for Fetal Surgery’s sixth workshop, contributing to international conversations shaping the future of fetal care and connecting with colleagues dedicated to advancing outcomes worldwide. One of our maternal fetal medicine specialists, Dr. Juliana Gebb, was awarded best clinical presentation at the meeting! Swipe through the photos to see some highlights of their trip.

01/17/2026

Throwback to our 2016 Fetal Family Reunion! Hard to believe that was TEN years ago! Save the date for this year's reunion: Sunday, May 31!

01/16/2026

Please join us in celebrating Sara White, BSN, RN, one of our Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit nurses, who was recognized for exceptional patient care with a Daisy Award! Congratulations, Sara! 🎉

Read more about the Daisy Award here: http://ms.spr.ly/6180tCRGM 🌼

01/15/2026

Learning your unborn baby has spina bifida can be scary and overwhelming. In honor of Birth Defects Awareness Month, read and share this article designed to help wade through questions you may have, and be sure to tell us in the comments section what you would share with families who recently received a spina bifida diagnosis.

For parents who find out their unborn baby has spina bifida, the biggest question is often "what do I do next?" Here's advice on where to start.

01/12/2026

Meet the Rodriguez Family and their beautiful baby girl, Olivia!

Olivia was diagnosed with spina bifida, or myelomeningocele, before she was born and was cared for by our team. Olivia stayed in our N/IICU and underwent surgery after birth. Today, the Rodriguez family is headed home with 16-day old Olivia. We’re so excited for them, especially big brother and sister. Join us in wishing Olivia and her family well! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6189tfA2N

01/07/2026

You may remember Amari and Javar Ruffin, twins who were born conjoined and successfully separated by our multidisciplinary team at 11 months old. We recently caught up with their family and are happy to report the boys are now two years old, gaining strength, reaching new milestones, and learning to move, play and grow independently. Watch as 6abc Action News tells their story.

This holiday season, a Philadelphia family is celebrating milestones they once only dreamed about.

01/06/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Jena Miller as our new Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Co-Director of our Center. An internationally recognized leader in fetal diagnosis and therapy, Dr. Miller brings deep expertise and a bold vision for advancing care for mothers and babies through innovation, research, and compassionate, family-centered care. Read more about her journey and leadership here: http://ms.spr.ly/6186tFMkm

01/05/2026

January is Birth Defects Awareness Month. About 150,000 babies are born in the United States with a birth defect each year, many with conditions so rare that most parents — and even some physicians — have never heard of them. Read and share these helpful infographics to help spread knowledge and awareness. Read more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6189ou4Lb

12/19/2025

Home for the holidays!

Meet Luana and Caio—and their sweet son, Liam. 💙

We first met Luana and Caio this summer during an ultrasound appointment, when their unborn baby was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). After delivering in our Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit, Liam received expert care and underwent surgery in our N/IICU to repair his CDH.

Today, we are thrilled to wish them well as they head home, just in time for Christmas, after 73 days at our hospital. We’re honored to share their journey and celebrate this special season with their family. Be sure to view all the amazing photos from their time here and learn more about CDH care at our Center via this link: http://ms.spr.ly/6184tUPan

12/17/2025

When Jackie and Trevor learned their unborn twins had Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), they turned to our Center for help. Thanks to a successful fetal surgery, Bridgette and Grace are now healthy, thriving, and full of life. In honor of TTTS Awareness Month, swipe through to learn more about their journey and read their full story here: http://ms.spr.ly/6187Ste2F