An Experimental Procedure Could Help More Couples Have Healthy Babies. It’s Not Allowed in the U.S.

When Noah Shulman was born a few days after Christmas 2016, his parents Kristelle and Evan had no reason to worry about him. The pregnancy went smoothly, and so did the birth.

But within a few days of taking his first breath, Noah began to struggle. He wasn't feeding, so he started losing weight. He was also lethargic.

When Noah Shulman was born a few days after Christmas 2016, his parents Kristelle and Evan had no reason to worry about him. The pregnancy went smoothly, and so did the birth. But within a few days of taking his first breath, Noah began to struggle. He wasn't feeding, so he started losing weight. He was also lethargic.