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# The Battle to Breathe: CF Before Birth
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/extras/the-battle-to-breathe-cf-before-birth-y81cmc/
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-16T13:30:12.000Z
- Description: Inside one mother's fight to ensure a healthy life for her child with cystic fibrosis.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: NOVA, #ZZZ_Show_8f1ff589-6222-4260-acbf-0523a6424abf, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_9f9d09f5-ac12-4417-99e6-aef8c2c43fbc, #extra

Can a genetic disease be stopped in its tracks before birth? Cystic fibrosis is a deadly condition which if untreated leads to severe organ damage and lung disease. But baby Hazel is a pioneer. Discover how modern medical breakthroughs may soon revolutionize treatment of CF, in utero, and how unwavering mothers like Stephanie are fighting for their children's futures.