A tracheostomy provides an air passage to assist breathing when the usual route is either blocked or reduced. CDH babies may need a tracheostomy to facilitate breathing, dependent on their diagnosis.

I’m always tempted to make big promises when we’re getting ready for a medical procedure. I want to tell my kiddo that we’ll go on a big trip or have a special adventure as soon as we’re done. But I know that recovery can be unpredictable, and I never want to make a promise I can’t keep. Instead, try to find something you can deliver on, even if things don’t go as planned.