Fetal Care Stories

OHSU Doernbecher specialists perform life-saving surgery on infant with rare birth defect

By Nicole Rideout November 09, 2026

Team of surgeons from different specialties come together for complex procedure to stabilize 2-day-old baby.

Vitamin C during pregnancy supports early brain development, OHSU study finds

By Nicole Rideout November 02, 2026

Findings underscore importance of nutrition for both healthy pregnancy, early childhood development; OHSU expanding prenatal nutrition counseling, access to healthy foods.

OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital celebrates 100 years of healing, innovation

By OHSU News September 24, 2026

‘In your worst moment, we’re at our best’: State’s first children’s hospital leads in groundbreaking research, pioneering treatments and compassionate, family-centered care.

OHSU study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms

By Nicole Rideout July 31, 2026

Research builds on findings that inflammation during pregnancy increases risk of ADHD, highlights need to support early sensitive caregiving.

OHSU awarded $2.6 million to advance early learning

By Nicole Rideout July 15, 2026

Research will test evidence-based school readiness program, support families as their children transition to kindergarten.

Multidisciplinary team provides life-saving care to infant with complex genetic condition

By Nicole Rideout June 10, 2026

OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital provides broad range of specialized care under one roof, so Oregon families can receive care close to home.

Developing targeted therapies to treat pediatric brain injury

By Nicole Rideout May 06, 2026

Manideep Chavali, Ph.D., works to better understand neurodevelopment, brain disorders in children.

OHSU Kinder Coaching Program ensures young patients enter school prepared to learn

By Nicole Rideout April 01, 2026

Unique program provides one-on-one coaching to promote early learning, support families in transition to kindergarten.

Even temporary lack of oxygen may impact brain development for preterm babies

By Nicole Rideout March 23, 2026

OHSU findings call for investment in early intervention, treatment to support memory, learning.

Doernbecher specialists expand cardiac care, education for youth in American Samoa

By Nicole Rideout March 04, 2026

Through long-term partnership with territory, OHSU pediatric cardiologists fill severe need identifying, treating heart condition rarely seen in mainland United States.