Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati

Patient Stories

Families Share Their Experiences with the Fetal Care Center

Through the journeys we've shared with patients and families, we understand that reassurance and support can come from stories shared by families in similar situations. Here are stories of Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati patients and their families that we hope will help and inspire others.

	Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Sara Manucy was diagnosed with twin-twin transfusion syndrome / TTTS when she was 25 weeks pregnant. A few short days later she underwent fetoscopic surgery that saved all three of her babies’ lives. > READ THE MANUCYS' STORY
	Faith and Grace's Fight Against Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Faith Boyette (right) cuddles up to twin sister Grace. Without fetal surgery while they were in utero, both twins likely would not have survived. >READ GRACE AND FAITH'S STORY
	Fetoscopic Surgery Repairs William's Bladder Outlet Obstruction A difficult decision about prenatal surgery for William was made easier with compassion and honesty from the Wolff family's care team. >READ WILLIAM'S STORY
	William's EXIT-to-Airway Procedure Will had a cervical teratoma in utero that grew around his neck and compromised the function of his airway. Now 2, he is an active toddler. >READ WILLIAM'S STORY
	Ruthie's Lung Malformation A large lung mass in utero – called a CPAM – threatened to restrict Ruthie's heart and lung function. > READ RUTHIE'S STORY
	Tumor Removal Baby Kristina underwent fetal surgery for a tumor removal, then was placed back into her mother's womb until her delivery six weeks later. > READ KRISTINA'S STORY
	Bladder Obstruction A complication was discovered during Beth Livingston's 20-week ultrasound. She was referred to the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati where her baby was diagnosed with bladder outlet obstruction.  > READ MAX'S STORY
	Intestinal Blockage An ultrasound when Anne was 32 weeks pregnant revealed something was wrong: Her unborn son had a blockage in his intestines. Nicholas would require surgery the day after he was born. > READ NICHOLAS' STORY