Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Following a CDH diagnosis, families often want to understand what options may be available before birth. In this video, we discuss when fetal intervention may be considered, what the procedure involves, and how it compares to treatment after delivery. #cdh #johnshopkins #congenitaldiaphragmatichernia hopkinsmedicine.org/gynecology-obstetrics/specialty-areas/fetal-therapy/conditions-we-treat/congenital-diaphragmatic-hernia

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Which pregnancies may be eligible for a fetal intervention? 0:05
What is the fetal procedure used to treat CDH? 1:06
What are the risks and benefits of fetal therapy for CDH? 2:05
How does fetal therapy compare to treatment after birth? 3:53

This video continues our three-part series, Understanding CDH: A Parent’s Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Care, with a focus on treatment options and decision-making during pregnancy.

View Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=qFchNyqTjgs
View Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=gUtFe33IZJ8