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Millie suffers from congenital fragility of the bones, as a result of which she suffered serious skeletal injuries in the womb.
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1/ 6 Congenital fragility of bones
Already during pregnancy, Mrs. Simpson found out that her second daughter suffers from congenital fragility of the bones. Doctors announced that Millie had little chance of surviving the birth and proposed termination of the pregnancy. The woman, however, did not even want to hear about it. photo by Bulls Press
2/ 6 The causes of osteogenesis imperfecta
The disease is caused by a disorder in the proper structure of collagen. Defective protein causes bones to lose their elasticity and become brittle. A slight trauma is enough for a person with this disorder to develop a large fracture. photo by Bulls Press
3/ 6 Pregnancy and inherited bone fragility
The parents of unborn Millie decided to take the trouble and go through a risky pregnancy. Following the diagnosis, Mrs. Simpson practically ceased all activities. “I was very worried that every time Millie moved in my womb she could break her bones,” said the mother. photo by Bulls Press
4/ 6 Caesarean section
During delivery, the method of caesarean section was used. To the surprise of the specialists, despite the broken ribs, Millie was born alive. The girl was immediately provided with specialist care and steps were taken to accelerate bone fusion. photo by Bulls Press
5/ 6 Therapy for osteogenesis imperfecta
Three weeks after giving birth, the girl was discharged from the hospital. Today, two-year-old Millie is receiving high-dose calcium therapy every week. In addition, she is under the constant care of a physiotherapist. Exercise is designed to strengthen her bones. photo by Bulls Press
6/ 6 Symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta
Congenital fragility is not a common condition. It occurs in only one in 30 thousand. born children. The limb bones are the most vulnerable to fractures. Due to this, they take a curved shape. Ill people are usually very short – up to 1 m tall. Photo by Bulls Press