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A previous high-risk pregnancy made having another baby almost unthinkable for Erin and Carl. But at the Boston Children’s Fetal Care and Surgery Center, they found expert care and support from a team that stood by them every step of the way. Hear how the specialized care helped bring baby Charlotte safely through a pregnancy complicated by alloimmunization.
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Our hearts filled as quickly as the field today (we know you felt it too🥹). We're inspired and amazed by the 4,000 walkers who showed up with their brightest smiles despite the heat. We couldn't let this day end without a HUGE thank you to each and every one of YOU for making this day possible and raising an astounding $1.4M and counting! Share your walk moments and photos in the comments and stay tuned this week for more walk features.💙
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More than 10 years after a complicated pregnancy in which Erin developed antibodies that affected her baby, those antibodies were still present—making her pregnancy with Charlotte high-risk too. She and her husband turned to the Fetal Care and Surgery Center for specialized care. Read their story at the link and swipe to see Charlotte back with the team her parents say treated them like family: ms.spr.ly/6187v9ZBL
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Adrian 🤝 Capitol Hill. Last week, Adrian brought the energy to Family Advocacy Day—meeting Members of Congress, sharing smiles, fist bumps, and even signing a few autographs along the way! Most importantly, he helped shine a light on the importance of pediatric hospitals and advocating for children’s health. Check out his full story and D.C. adventures on WWLP-22News
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Mirenis moved her family from Puerto Rico to Boston so her kids could get the right care for their rare conditions. For Yeiden and Adi, it made all the difference. Read their story: ms.spr.ly/6188v9kg2
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The history of cystic fibrosis diagnosis
In 1955, Dr. Harry Shwachman, head of Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, developed the first practical sweat test to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). It involved encasing the patient’s body in a plastic bag to collect sweat, then using the pictured device to measure levels of salt in the sample. Cystic fibrosis causes sweat to be 2-5 times saltier than average. The sweat test allowed for much simpler and earlier diagnosis of CF, crucial to effective treatment. A version of it is still the main diagnostic tool used today.
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