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PHP Clinic, 6-Month Pediatrician Visit

May 10, 2010
This past week was an incredibly busy one! Tuesday we had Liliana’s Pulmonary Hypoplasia Clinic and Thursday Friday was her …
  • Liliana's Health

The CDH may be gone, but the effects aren't

March 08, 2010
One thing that can happen to CDH babies, but hasn’t been checked on with Liliana, is scoliosis. Ever since she’s …
About Liliana

Liliana with apparent CDH at 15 week ultrasound

Liliana was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) when I was pregnant with her at 15 weeks. A hole in the left side of her diaphragm allowed her stomach, spleen, and some of her intestines to move up into her chest, which left little room for her lungs to grow.

She was born at 36 weeks gestation and went into surgery 2 days later to have the CDH repaired. The surgery was a success and Liliana was able to breathe on her own after a week on the ventilator. She came home after 23 days in the hospital.

She is now dealing with reflux (GER) and weight gain issues, but we're working everyday to improve her health and make her happy.

Mercy, Liliana and Sean Tapscott