Amniotic Band Syndrome: €ABS, ADAM complex, Amniotic band sequence, Congenital constriction bands, Pseudoainhum, Intrauterine amputation, Streeter€™s dysplasia, TEARS (The Early Amnion Rupture Spectrum) Congenital Transverse Defects or Deficiency, Limb-body Wall Complex When a baby is developing inside the uterus, he or she is in fluid filled sac called the “amniotic sac.” This sac is made up of strong fibers that are usually hard to break. Occasionally, this sac will tear open, and the sticky strands of the amniotic sac can wrap around the developing baby’s limbs, head or torso. When this happens, amniotic banding may occur. Each child with ABS is different. The most common effect of amniotic banding is seen when the fibers wrap around the arms, legs, fingers or toes. The fibers cause deep grooves which may look like the baby had a tight rubber band on that place. If the amniotic banding is severe, it may cause the complete amputation of finger(s), toe(s) or a portion of the limb. A cleft lip may occur when it is wrapped around the face (less common). Clubfeet, fused fingers and toes, and hemangiomasis are also common effects of amniotic banding. ABS is associated with an estimated 31.5% of club feet.€
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Links for this Special Need:
http://www.adoptspecialneeds.org/special-needs/orthopedic-conditions/#javelin_faq92_82
http://specialneedsadoption.rainbowkids.com/Amniotic_Band_Syndrome_-_Missing_Limbs.aspx
http://www.amnioticbandsyndrome.com/
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/AdoptingChildrenwithLimbDifferences/info
Stories or Blogs from Families who have Parented a Child with Amniotic Banding Syndrome:
http://www.nohandsbutours.com/category/amniotic-band-syndrome/
http://finishingourfamilyfromchina.blogspot.com/
http://happygoluckie.blogspot.com/
http://www.myamazeingjourney.blogspot.com/
http://www.redthreadjoy.blogspot.com/
http://www.myshelbybaby.blogspot.com/
[1] Love Without Boundaries – http://www.adoptspecialneeds.org/