Pediatric Resources & More
Her you will find educational guides, videos, and family stories designed to help you prepare for your child's care and better understand the pediatric surgery experience. Whether you're planning for a hospital stay, preparing for surgery, or looking to learn about families who have been through similar journeys, these resources can help you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Planning & Preparing
- Preparing for Your Child's Stay (PDF)
- During Your Child's Stay (PDF)
- What to Expect When Your Child Has Surgery
- Parents' Questions (video)
- Pre-School-Age Children (video)
- Elementary School-Age Children (video)
- Teens and Pre-Teens (video)
Stories & Perspectives
- Navigating Biliary Atresia: Nate’s Mom Shares Their Journey
When her newborn son Nate's jaundice didn't fade, Wanwan's concern led to a diagnosis of biliary atresia, a rare and serious liver condition. A powerful glimpse into navigating the challenges of this life-altering disease. - Profile in Hope: A New Surgery Helps Improve the Lives of Babies with Spina Bifida
With a groundbreaking fetal surgery to treat spina bifida, Dr. Duron and the team were able to repair Justin's spine in utero instead of waiting until after birth. - Tiny Patients, Big Solutions: A Closer Look at Fetal Surgery Innovations
Interview with Vincent Duron, MD, about his work, career, and fetal surgery, including minimally invasive prenatal repair of spina bifida and treatment of CDH. - Formerly Conjoined Twins Make Medical History – Again!
Over 20 years ago, conjoined twins Carmen and Rosa Taveras were brought to Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital to be separated in a groundbreaking surgery. In 2013, Rosa Taveras - one of the formerly conjoined twins - gave birth to her own child, Elijah.