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The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for an entire family. For the families of the more than 150,000 American babies are born with a birth defect each year, it also brings fear and uncertainty. Pioneering fetal surgeon Dr. Scott Adzick, Surgeon-In-Chief at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia specializes in treating these babies’ unique needs – including surgical procedures when they are still in the womb. He joins me to talk about how fetal surgery can help save and better the lives of many children worldwide.
By Audrey AdamsThe birth of a child is a joyous occasion for an entire family. For the families of the more than 150,000 American babies are born with a birth defect each year, it also brings fear and uncertainty. Pioneering fetal surgeon Dr. Scott Adzick, Surgeon-In-Chief at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia specializes in treating these babies’ unique needs – including surgical procedures when they are still in the womb. He joins me to talk about how fetal surgery can help save and better the lives of many children worldwide.