desertdog71
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I'm going to pull back the shades a little and hopefully educate a few.
Amniotic Band Syndrome occurs when the fetus becomes entangled in fibrous string-like amniotic bands in the womb, restricting blood flow and affecting the baby’s development.
Amniotic Band Syndrome can cause a number of different anomalies depending on which body part(s) is affected.
If a band wraps tightly around a limb, the limb can actually be completely amputated. The baby may be born missing fingers, toes, part of an arm or leg. If the band is across the baby’s face it can cause cleft lip and palate. In a large number of cases the baby is also born with clubfeet. ABS is also the cause of numerous miscarriages, such as when a band becomes wrapped around the umbilical cord.
ABS occurs randomly. It’s not genetic, nor is it caused by anything a pregnant Mom did or didn’t do during pregnancy. To date, no prenatal factors have been associated with ABS. It is extremely unlikely that ABS will affect a future pregnancy.
My right foot and both hands were affected by ABS. I'll post some pictures.
Now understand that I'm not looking for sympathy because this does not define me. I do however believe that my struggles and experiences growing up with these differences has molded my personality. I admit that I have little sympathy for the victim mentality and I'm unbelievably stubborn because I was told "You can't do......" my whole youth. I probably even have a chip on my shoulder.
Anyways. Here's a couple pictures. Enjoy. I'll spare you the foot.
Look into The Lucky Fin Project too. Great lady and her daughter doing great things for kids.
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Amniotic Band Syndrome occurs when the fetus becomes entangled in fibrous string-like amniotic bands in the womb, restricting blood flow and affecting the baby’s development.
Amniotic Band Syndrome can cause a number of different anomalies depending on which body part(s) is affected.
If a band wraps tightly around a limb, the limb can actually be completely amputated. The baby may be born missing fingers, toes, part of an arm or leg. If the band is across the baby’s face it can cause cleft lip and palate. In a large number of cases the baby is also born with clubfeet. ABS is also the cause of numerous miscarriages, such as when a band becomes wrapped around the umbilical cord.
ABS occurs randomly. It’s not genetic, nor is it caused by anything a pregnant Mom did or didn’t do during pregnancy. To date, no prenatal factors have been associated with ABS. It is extremely unlikely that ABS will affect a future pregnancy.
My right foot and both hands were affected by ABS. I'll post some pictures.
Now understand that I'm not looking for sympathy because this does not define me. I do however believe that my struggles and experiences growing up with these differences has molded my personality. I admit that I have little sympathy for the victim mentality and I'm unbelievably stubborn because I was told "You can't do......" my whole youth. I probably even have a chip on my shoulder.
Anyways. Here's a couple pictures. Enjoy. I'll spare you the foot.
Look into The Lucky Fin Project too. Great lady and her daughter doing great things for kids.
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