The following is a list of common medical conditions and medical risks associated with adopting children internationally: Post traumatic stress disorderSalmonellaMilk IntolerancePneumoniasDevelopmental DelaysDecayed teethHIV positiveUndiagnosed Genetic conditionsPost Institutional Care symptomsAttachment disorderComplications of PrematurityFetal Alcohol SyndromeScabies and LiceChronic InfectionsVision and hearing problemsLearning disabilitiesPhysical AbuseSexual AbuseMental […]
Why do people chose International adoption as means for completing their family unit ? 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 […]
An adoption doctor is a physician who specializes in the medical complexities of both Domestic and International adoption. There is normal formal education or residency training. It is all based on reading, clinical experience and a desire to help. These physicians are often General Pediatricians, […]
The Post-Adoption Medical Examination In the USA, generalized routine laboratory screening of healthy children is not standard of care. In children that are internationally adopted, extensive screening tests are performed because of a multitude of reasons. These screening tests are recommended by the Pediatric Red […]
Does anyone have advice on what to look for in a pediatrician to care for my internationally adopted child and what questions should I ask during the “getting to know you” interview? Good health is very important, and other than you as the parent, […]
Significant exposure to alcohol during pregnancy to an infant may be associated with a broad spectrum of developmental problems that can range from learning disabilities to severe mental retardation. In order to properly make the diagnosis of Fetal alcohol syndrome, there should be documented prenatal maternal alcohol consumption as well as some of the following signs and symptoms:
Medical things to consider when adopting a child domestically from the United States. There are many families that look forward to adopting a child in the US. This can, in fact, prove to be a very rewarding experience for them though to get the most, […]
In the USA, opiate addiction and other drugs have become a leading cause for the removal of a child and the termination of parental rights of a biological mother. Foster care and Domestic adoptions have become a way to remove the infant child from the […]
After speaking with numerous Adoption Agency directors, I came to the conclusion that because of the 2007 Hague accreditation process and Department of State regulations many agencies have been struggling with the educational component of the accreditation process. I had spoken with some agency directors […]
We are adopting the child of someone who used marijuana while she was pregnant what do we have to worry about? In general doctors are not too crazy about the idea of pregnant ladies taking any drug when they are pregnant either legal or illegal […]