Quick Summary: Treating Gastroschisis (Gastroschisis Silo) (for Parents)

Quick Summary: Treating Gastroschisis (Gastroschisis Silo) (for Parents)

Larger text sizeLarge text sizeRegular text size Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord. Often, the intestines don’t fit in the belly because they’re swollen. If so, the surgeon usually arranges the intestines in a bag called a silo to: let … Read more

Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect

Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect

Oct. 5, 2021 A neonatal intensive care nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami  has been terminated after she posted two photos of a baby born with birth defects to social media.  The hospital said Sierra Samuels violated the patient’s privacy by posting the photos on her Instagram account, according to Insider. … Read more