Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hi, Krista- Welcome to the board and congrats on your pregnancy! I, too, am a momma x 3! My firstborn was born with a left clubfoot. We saw Dr. Ponseti after starting off with different non-Ponseti doctors. She is now almost 6 and doing great! I don't have much time to type a response at this moment, but here is a link to a site that will lead you to Dr. P's website (all his contact info and qualified drs are there), lots of medical info, brace info, links to personal websites etc: http://members.tripod.com/ponseti_links-ivil Here's a link to my daughter's website: http://ponseticlubfoot.freeservers.com/ If you don't mind telling us what region you live in, we can probably give you personal recommendations for a good doctor near you! We're glad you're here- ask lots of questions, that's what we're here for! & (3-16-00, lcf, switched to Ponseti method at 4 mo. old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Krista! Welcome & congrats on the new baby! Here is a link to Ponseti's informational handbook on clubfoot treatment.... http://www.global-help.org and Ponseti's email.... ignacio-ponseti@... As for finding a good ortho...that takes time and research on your part. Start making phone calls to orthos in your area and setup interviews with them. Follow your mama instincts and you'll be fine!I picked Mason's ortho strictly because I loved his demeanor and he was very supportive of me and my fiance and our ideas and concerns. He is not yet ponseti certified, but Mason's treatment is helping him to accomplish that. He's had the training, but he hasn't completed enough cases yet to get certified. Hope that helps to get you started! Feel free to ask questions or just vent! This clubfoot thing can get frustrating at times and all of us understand that! Hope your pregnancy is going well! Kristy mama to Mason (bilateral clubfeet-DBB 23/7-14 weeks old) > > Krista! Welcome and congratulations on your new baby! > > I urge you to investigate the files, links and photos of the group for tons of useful information about this birth defect - and of course if you have specific questions we'll help you all we can. > > Good Luck, > shawnee > mother of 2 & 8/10 club foot boys, ha ha > Lots of questions > > > Hello, I'm Krista (momma3timz)I am 35 and preg. w/#3 had u/s @ 19 wks > saw something sent us to high risk clinic u/s @ 20 wks showed definete > signs of at least the left being club foot. How do I contact Dr. > Ponseti, how do I know about the braces I see on this site, how do i > know if i have a good ortho any answers will be greatly apprieciated. > Our beautiful baby girl is due in June. > > Thanks and bless us all > Krista > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Krista, Welcome! All of us have been just where you are right now! You have found a great place for information and support. Try not to worry, club foot is treatable and with the Ponseti method your baby will have a straight and happy foot in no time =). We can also help you to find a qualified doctor, just let us know where you are located. You will become something of an expert on club foot by the time you baby arrives, not to worry. I know it seems a bit overwhelming at first but trust me, you will learn everything you need to know from all the experienced and caring parents on this board - glad you are here! & Grace 18 mos Unilateral right club foot (corrected in 4 casts and now wears her FAB/foot abduction brace for 13 hrs/day, when she sleeps) > > Hello, I'm Krista (momma3timz)I am 35 and preg. w/#3 had u/s @ 19 wks > saw something sent us to high risk clinic u/s @ 20 wks showed definete > signs of at least the left being club foot. How do I contact Dr. > Ponseti, how do I know about the braces I see on this site, how do i > know if i have a good ortho any answers will be greatly apprieciated. > Our beautiful baby girl is due in June. > > Thanks and bless us all > Krista > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Krista! Glad to see you mad it over from BBC. Here's a great link: http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/medicaldepartments/orthopaedics/cl ubfeet/index.html There is a bunch of info about the Ponseti method, a list of questions to ask your doc and info on how to contact Dr. Ponseti. Welcome to the group! Jenn (ldygator) > > Krista! Welcome and congratulations on your new baby! > > I urge you to investigate the files, links and photos of the group for tons of useful information about this birth defect - and of course if you have specific questions we'll help you all we can. > > Good Luck, > shawnee > mother of 2 & 8/10 club foot boys, ha ha > Lots of questions > > > Hello, I'm Krista (momma3timz)I am 35 and preg. w/#3 had u/s @ 19 wks > saw something sent us to high risk clinic u/s @ 20 wks showed definete > signs of at least the left being club foot. How do I contact Dr. > Ponseti, how do I know about the braces I see on this site, how do i > know if i have a good ortho any answers will be greatly apprieciated. > Our beautiful baby girl is due in June. > > Thanks and bless us all > Krista > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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