Connecticut Children's

What an amazing year of growth, healing, and innovation it has been! Our gratitude for each patient, family, and supporter is beyond words. Here's to pushing boundaries of pediatric healthcare further in the upcoming year. Together, we'll make the future brighter and healthier! 🎉🌟 #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #HealthyKidsCT #Gratitude #PediatricCare #pediatrichealth

Narina and Chris faced the unimaginable when an ultrasound revealed their baby, Josiah, had fetal renal failure. 😟 In the midst of hope, their maternal fetal medicine specialist referred them to Dr. Timothy Crombleholme, the nation's leading fetal surgeon. Their prayers were answered with groundbreaking innovation and his unparalleled expertise. 💗 Learn how their story goes beyond imagination: https://lnkd.in/ewVkS4wR #miracle #miraclebaby #fetalcare #healthcare #innovation #fetalrenalfailure #research

Santa couldn't leave without visiting the babies and staff!! 🎅❤️ Happy Holidays! ❄️

"Santa Claus is coming to town!" 🎵🎅 But first he stopped to see patients at our Medical Center in Hartford for a special holiday visit with Governor Lamont. ❤️🎁 Children and families were radiating with joy. 😊 Thank you to our incredible Child Life staff and community contributors for making this day merry and bright! ❄️☃️ #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #HappyHolidays #HolidayCheer #SantaClaus #ForTheKids #Joy

100% town participation. Over 600 schools. One incredible cause. 💛💙 This year, schools and communities across the region came together for #PJDay, raising funds to support kids battling cancer at Connecticut Children's. A huge thank you to Adam Rivers for visiting 20 schools across the state and handing out Dunkin' in celebration of PJ Day! 🍩 And a special shoutout to our presenting sponsor, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, and Gary Rome Hyundai for their incredible support in making Friday such a success. Together, we’re making a difference, one pair of pajamas at a time! #connecticutchildrens #PJDAY

Shining a light on Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) 👶👶💙. This serious condition affects twins sharing a placenta, causing an imbalance in amniotic fluid, cardiac changes in the recipient, and the “stuck twin” appearance in the donor. But there's hope with fetoscopic laser photocoagulation — a cutting-edge treatment that closes off abnormal blood vessels with laser light to restore balance. Watch as our world-renowned surgeon demonstrates this life-saving procedure, bringing hope to families and ensuring the best possible outcomes for twins. 💙👶👶#ConnecticutChildrens #TTTS #LaserPhotoTherapy #FetalSurgery #WorldRenownedSurgeon #HopeForTwins 🌟

It's the season of giving! 💕🎁 Remember, not all toys are safe for kids - like magnetic toys or those fun-colored waterbeads. You can reduce the risk by being aware of current product recalls and reviewing the following safe purchasing tips: ❄️ Follow the toy’s age recommendation ❄️ Avoid giving young kids toys with small parts ❄️ Do not give children toys with sharp points or edges ❄️ Avoid long cords or strings ❄️ No to toys with magnets or button batteries ❄️ Avoid older painted toys ❄️ Always buy safety gear for riding toys #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #ToySafety #InjuryPrevention #HolidayShopping #HolidayGifts #GiftsforKids #Toys 🎁 💕🎄

🏀✨ Shining on and off the court! Our local heroes, the UConn Men's Basketball team, brought smiles, hope, and joy to our little fighters at the Medical Center in Hartford. Here's to the true champions who are making a difference! Thank you for making our day brighter! 💙 #ConnecticutChildrens #UConnBasketball #HopeAndJoy #ChampionsInLife #FightingCancer

The holidays are almost here! In our latest ‘Trouble in Toyland’ press conference, we joined hands with U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal to talk about a vital aspect of the festivities: Toy Safety. Dr. John Brancato, Division Head of Emergency Medicine, shines a light on the hidden hazards in toys and their potential impacts. #ConnecticutChildrens #BeyondImagination #ToySafety #InjuryPrevention #HolidayShopping #HolidayGifts #GiftsforKids #Toys 🎁 💕🎄

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a condition that can happen to identical twins who share a placenta. During pregnancy, here are some signs doctors find in an ultrasound that can indicate TTTS: 🔷 Different amounts of amniotic fluid: One twin has too much fluid (more than 8 cm) and the other has too little (less than 2 cm). 🔷 The twin with too much fluid may develop heart problems with decreased function 🔷 Abnormal Doppler waveforms in the umbilical artery and or vein 🔷 Different growth rates: discordance between the size of the twins may occur in TTTS or be due to associated fetal growth restriction which can complicate up to 65% of cases of TTTS If you know someone who is worried about their pregnancy and needs a second opinion, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of fetal care experts. https://lnkd.in/diNkvYg3 #ConnecticutChildrens #FetalCare #TTTSAwareness #TwinTwinTransfusionSyndrome #TwinsPregnancy