TTTS: Two Families Share Their TTTS Diagnosis Stories

498 views · Published 3 July 2018 · 2:09 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: Children's Hospital Colorado · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Two families share how they found out that their twins had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and would need fetal surgery. 

Watch as they share their experiences with fetoscopic laser photocoagulation surgery. 

- Nicole was diagnosed with TTTS when she was 22 weeks pregnant. The next day, she underwent laser surgery to save her babies. Today, she and her husband Ari are enjoying raising their twin girls, Mila and Ciela, and their older sister.  

- Alyssa was recently diagnosed and treated for TTTS. Now, she and her husband Mark anxiously await what lies ahead as they count down the days to delivery. 

Learn more about Nicole and Alyssa’s experience with TTTS: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/colorado-fetal-care-center/family-resources/patient-stories/nicole-twin-to-twin-transfusion-syndrome/?slid=surg_cfcc_slg&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=patientstories 

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