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Posted by: Brad Childers, RRT, BS on Dec 12, 2025

When Blake was born with spina bifida, getting him to the right care was urgent. Discover how Nationwide Children’s Hospital ensured a safe transport and gave Blake the best start possible.

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Born with Spina Bifida: Blake’s Journey Home
Born with spina bifida, Blake faced challenges from day one—but his story is one of strength, expert care, and a family’s unwavering love. Discover how Nationwide Children’s helped Blake overcome obstacles and thrive at home.
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Visitor Guidelines in Place to Help Keep Everyone Safe
Sometimes it is necessary for Nationwide Children’s to take extra precautions to protect the health of patients, their visitors and staff. With these considerations in mind, learn more about our latest mask and visitor guidelines.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Dear NICU Mom: You Are Finally Going Home

Oct 08, 2025

First published November 2013 Updated October 2025 I am a NICU mom. For 175 days, I was a NICU mom. I watched my daughter grow and thrive inside the walls of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I rode the NICU rollercoaster, with all of its ups and downs, and it was a tumultuous, bumpy ride. Read More

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Housing: The “Vaccine” Every Child Needs

Feb 17, 2025

Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to fight against infections and are a mainstay of pediatric prevention around the world. But there is also a nontraditional type of vaccine: Housing. Read More

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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay

Jul 11, 2024

Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital. Read More

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications

Aug 29, 2016

Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Read More

Helping the Sickest Children Navigate the Health Care System

May 23, 2016

Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are, or how healthy you tend to be. Think, though, of the children who have long-term, serious conditions. A child with cerebral palsy, for example, may need special equipment just to survive. Read More

Gillian's Journey: One Micro-Preemie's Story of Hope

Apr 16, 2014

This story was shared by a Justice associate about her journey with Nationwide Children’s in support of the Give Hope Campaign. Eight years ago, Robyn and her husband, Jason, were delighted with the news of her pregnancy. Read More

My Son's Journey With Spina Bifida

Mar 08, 2014

Guest post written by Megan Mompher, mom to Blake I have never been as scared in my life as the moment when I found out my unborn son had spina bifida. Blake’s future was unknown and my husband and I had no idea what to expect. Read More

CHD Parent: You are not Alone

Feb 14, 2014

When I was a little girl, I always dreamed of having a husband, living in a house and having children. I never thought about my child having a health issue. Read More