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QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR
A few questions you should ask your doctor:
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How many cases of CDH have you worked with?
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What is the average length of stay in the NICU for babies with CDH?
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Do you have a limit on how long my baby can stay on ECMO if needed?
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How does my birth plan (vaginal or C-section) affect my baby's survival rate?
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Will I be able to see or hold my baby after birth?
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What testing can be done to make sure that this is a case of isolated CDH and that there are no other anomalies?
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What are the odds of having another baby with CDH after this?
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What are some items that I can bring for my baby in the NICU?
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How long after I give birth, will I have to wait until I see my baby in the NICU?
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What tests can be done to make sure that this is not genetic

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