Deep Experience in Treating CDH
National Expertise That Brings Families Hope
Families travel from across the U.S. because our team is known for expert CDH care. Cincinnati Children’s Neonatology program is nationally ranked in the top 5 in the 2025-26 list of Best Children’s Hospitals published by U.S. News & World Report.
Team Approach for Complex Needs
CDH affects many areas of a baby’s health. That’s why we bring together long-standing experts from our dedicated neonatology team, maternal-fetal medicine, fetal surgery, pediatric surgery, cardiology, pulmonology, nutrition, and more. This team-based care ensures your baby receives one personalized, coordinated plan, uniquely developed for your child.
With access to our Fetal Care Center, your team works with our specialists to recommend the best delivery setting for your baby. For severe CDH, we perform fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) to help the lungs develop more fully.
We manage your baby’s care after birth in our top-rated Level IV Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which has the most knowledgeable staff and advanced technology for CDH. We offer long-term follow-up for your baby in the Newborn Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s.
Innovative Care and Research
Families want centers that publish results and advance CDH science. Our team participates in research and clinical testing that helps shape the future of CDH care. This work gives families access to advanced treatment options.
Support for Traveling Families
Many of our patients come from outside the region. Our appointment and travel coordination team helps make visits easier so you can focus on your baby.
Proven Volumes and Outcomes
Because CDH is complex, families look for experienced teams. We care for many CDH patients each year and continue to expand our capacity. This experience helps support the best outcomes possible.
