New study into life-threatening pregnancy condition calls for specialist centers with dedicated services

A new study has revealed key steps for hospitals to improve care for pregnant mums and babies affected by a life-threatening condition. In the condition known as congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), part of the diaphragm (a muscular sheet dividing the chest and abdomen) does not form, which can lead to a number of complications - most commonly poor lung development. Ultimately around half of these babies do not survive and for those that do their management usually involves care from a range of specialists both before and after birth.



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