International Adoption: Risks & Realities Balancing the choice of adoption There are numerous reasons why parents choose International adoption, but each case usually has a unique story attached to it. Some people have an affinity for a certain culture, some for humanitarian reasons, and […]
Can immunization records from orphanages be relied upon? To re-vaccinate or not is a very heated and emotional decision. Adoptive parents need to face with the help of their general pediatrician. While it is obvious, the safest and the most accurate way is to just […]
International travel tips I am journeying overseas to adopt Internationally. I will hopefully be taking my toddler and adolescent on this trip. What can I do to ensure a healthy and enjoyable trip for my family? International travel, with the entire family […]
Reader’s Question on HIV Infection… While there is no cure for AIDS yet, doctors are now able to diagnose infants earlier, prevent mother-to-infant transmission and provide life enhancing treatments for those affected. Dynamics of Perinatal HIV transmission:1) During pregnancy 2) During labor & Delivery (maternal […]
Hepatitis B infection in the Institutionalized the child. My referrals initial Hepatitis B screen was positive at birth, but a follow-up screening test showed a negative result what does this mean? Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver; unfortunately it seems to be […]
Goldenhar Syndrome The main features of this condition are a unilateral under development of one ear associated with under development of the jaw and cheek on the same side of the face. When this is the only problem it is normally referred to as […]
What are some of the health concerns and social issues associated with international adoption from China? China is the number one country that places children for international adoption in the U.S. Virtually most children adopted from China have been girls. The reasons for this discrepancy […]
People tell me that international adoption is easy. I would like to know what Post-Adoption issues should I be aware of that may have an impact on my family? In my experience, a majority of the cases of international adoption that I follow have a […]
What is it about Institutions and Orphanages that make it so detrimental to a child’s overall health and development? Adverse effects of institutional care living is not new information, it has been recognized as a problem for many years. The healthiest living condition for a […]