I learned that a friend of mine just found out that her unborn has a
disorderAdjustment disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Asperger syndrome
Autism
Autoimmune disorders
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bleeding disorders
Borderline personality disorder
Bulimia
Chronic motor tic disorder called "omphacele"...i hope that I am spelling it correctly. I guess the liver is on the outside of the body, the
amniocentesisAmniocentesis came back ok, the heart is not good, a hole of some sort located in the heart. I am trying to find info on-line for her. She is due in 4 months and has decided to go ahead and have the baby, even though her DR. recommended
abortionAbortion
Abortion - elective or therapeutic
Abortion procedure
Miscarriage. Can you help?
Dear Donna:
Omphalocoele is a
developmentalDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental milestones record
Developmental reading disorder problem wherein the muscles and skin of the abdominal wall (front wall of the belly) do not form. The internal organs form correctly; they are in a sac outside the abdomen.
This condition is recognized during an ultrasound examination. Follow up should include a consultation with an expert in genetics or maternal
fetalAlpha fetoprotein
Congenital syphilis
Delivery presentations
Erythroblastosis fetalis, photomicrograph
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal blood testing
Fetal development
Fetal heart and uterine contraction monitor
Fetal heart monitoring
Internal fetal monitoring
Rh incompatibility medicine along with a neonatologist (pediatrician for
newbornsNewborn jaundice with problems) to understand all of the challenges at birth. Babies with significant developmental problems should be born at a medical center that has all of these experts available.
If you are in the greater Detroit area, HFHS is a resource for care: Genetics appointments, 313-876-3188.
This material is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered a formal medical evaluation. If your have specific questions, please contact your primary physician.
