Posts Tagged: neonatology
January 5, 2026
Meet Isabella, a Tiny Fighter Thriving After a Brave Start
Isabella’s Story Meet Isabella. Born at just 26 weeks and weighing less than 2 pounds, Isabella entered the world much earlier than expected and faced challenges from the very beginning. She spent 114 days in our NICU and bravely underwent a life-saving heart surgery. Through every setback, Isabella showed extraordinary strength. A Fragile Start Babies…
Heart Institute
cardio, cardiology, cardiovascular, cardiovascular surgery, heart, heart institute, neonatology, NICU, patient stories, patient story
November 4, 2025
Brave Beginnings: The NICU at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego Gives Vulnerable Newborns the Best Possible Start
For most families, the first moments of a baby’s life are filled with joy. But when a baby comes too early or needs urgent medical attention, that joy can quickly turn to fear. While most deliveries go smoothly, roughly 10% of newborns need extra support. In San Diego, that often means a transfer from the…
Neonatology
critical care, genetics, genome, Genome Institute, infant, infant health, neonatology, NICU
November 3, 2025
Amazing Amir: A Premature Baby Thrives in the NICU at Rady Children’s
The majority of Blanca Cortez’s pregnancy could be described as uneventful. Ultrasounds showed that baby Amir was developing normally, and no serious issues were detected. “Amir’s dad was the one who was nauseous,” Blanca jokes. At 24 weeks, everything changed. Blanca was rushed to the hospital and gave birth to Amir. She didn’t even get…
Neonatology
critical care, feeding disorders, infant, infant health, neonatology, NICU, patient stories, patient story
September 5, 2024
Rady Children’s and Little Heroes League: A Beacon of Hope for Premature Infants
Amir’s Story Amir was born at just over 24 weeks, marking the beginning of a long and challenging journey for both him and his family. Shortly after birth, he developed hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain, leading to potentially severe complications. “Watching Amir struggle to breathe and seeing his head grow…
Neonatology
infant, infant health, neonatology, NICU, patient stories, patient story, premature
August 2, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination is approved for kids. As a pediatrician, here’s why I recommend it.
By John Bradley, M.D. The Food and Drug Administration authorized children as young as 6 months old to get the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines last month. For many parents, the decision meant a long wait was finally over. COVID-19 has caused more than 2 million infections among children ages 6 months to 4 years old and…
Parenting tips
babies, coronavirus, COVID, covid-19, COVID-19 vaccine, infant health, kids vaccines, neonatology, parenting tips, tips for parents, vaccine questions, vaccines
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