Treating a Baby’s Heart Condition in the Womb
Doctors resolved baby’s rapid heartbeat while she was still developing inside her mom.
Category: Patient Stories
Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life
Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.
Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's
After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.
Facing Colon Cancer at 42
Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.
The Long Haul: 10 Months After COVID, Symptoms Linger for Mom of 2
Some suffer from ongoing physical, cognitive and emotional effects of COVID-19.
Why I Got Vaccinated: Five New Moms Share Their Stories
A strong desire to protect their babies from COVID-19 motivated these moms.
Creating Community While Preparing for Baby
The CenteringPregnancy program brings parents-to-be together for prenatal care.
Correcting Spina Bifida with Surgery During Pregnancy
The treatment of spina bifida can begin while baby is still developing inside mom.
Young Oral Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
Regular visits to the dentist can help with early detection of oral cancer.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Head and Neck Cancer, Patient Stories
A Mother’s Quest to Help Her Son Hear
Clinical Trials, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Health, Hearing, Patient Stories, UNC Children's
Challenges and Hope for Girls and Women with Turner Syndrome
This chromosomal condition causes short stature and a lack of ovarian development.
Growing Up with a Rare Disease
Avery Dixon is like any 10-year-old—except she’s living with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and its complications.