Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a severe birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.
CDH occurs in 1 in every 2500 pregnancies. This equals to a baby born with CDH every 10 minutes. Over 600,000 babies have been diagnosed with CDH since 2000.
CDH is as common as Cystic Fibrosis and Spina Bifida.
50% of babies born with CDH do not survive.
The cause is not known.
More information can be found at http://www.cdhsupport.org
