'Doctor, the scan says our baby is not normal'
This is one of the most disheartening experiences for any intending parent
What to do if SCAN shows the baby has abnormalities
1.Take a deep breath
2.Take result to tertiary hospitals
3. Seek 2nd/3rd opinion
@aproko_doctor
This is one of the most disheartening experiences for any intending parent
What to do if SCAN shows the baby has abnormalities
1.Take a deep breath
2.Take result to tertiary hospitals
3. Seek 2nd/3rd opinion
@aproko_doctor
4. Ask them to use pictures to explain better and show you it looks in real life.(google it)
5. Ask what can be done in pregnancy/immediately after birth and if it is compatible with life.
6. Both partners should try ask questions within their families, it may be inherited.
5. Ask what can be done in pregnancy/immediately after birth and if it is compatible with life.
6. Both partners should try ask questions within their families, it may be inherited.
7. Do not blame/neglect yourself,
Continue to attend antenatal
8.Try and do all requested tests in the pregnancy to help identify cause.
9. Talk to someone about it; family, good friends, therapist, psychologist to help process& make decisions it if need be
Continue to attend antenatal
8.Try and do all requested tests in the pregnancy to help identify cause.
9. Talk to someone about it; family, good friends, therapist, psychologist to help process& make decisions it if need be
Remember taking Folic acid even before you get pregnant and healthier you can prevent some of these abnormalities from happening again.
Sending messages of hope to families going through this.
@aproko_doctor @ask_drmims @DrAtangwho @Thenoisynaijap1 @IhuezeMD
Sending messages of hope to families going through this.
@aproko_doctor @ask_drmims @DrAtangwho @Thenoisynaijap1 @IhuezeMD
