CDH Awareness

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births (1,600 cases in the U.S. each year). The cause of CDH is not yet known. The diaphragm is formed in the first trimester of pregnancy and controls the lungs' ability to inhale and exhale. CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to form or to close totally and an opening allows abdominal organs into the chest cavity. This inhibits lung growth.

Twibutes

Well done CDH Awareness supporters. You’ve tapped into the power of Twibbon and unlocked Twibutes, glorious mosaics depicting all your similarly-minded Twitter friends who banded together online. Set a Twibute to be your Twitter background, or download it in a variety of sizes your desktop wallpaper - you deserve it!