Edwards' syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18 is considered a chromosomal condition where there are abnormalities in certain parts of the body. People with Trisomy 18, often have slow growth in the wound (intrauterine growth retardation). These newborns usually have heart defects and other defects throughout the child’s body. This also includes a small shaped head, a small mouth and jaw, and sometimes overlapping fingers and small hands. Children with Trisomy 18 usually die within their first month, or before birth. Children that do have this syndrome and make it through their first month, usually live for a year and die. They also usually have a severe intellectual disability, which means they have trouble in these categories, conceptual,
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Babies that have the syndrome have with major physical abnormalities and doctors have a hard time picking what treatment to give to the baby. Surgery can only treat some of the problems that the baby has, but intense and invasive surgeries can put the baby’s in more danger than it already is. Treatment has to be personalised for the baby’s needs. The babies that live through their first year, require certain treatments that treat the the problems that the syndrome causes to the baby. Problems that have to nervous system and muscle affects how the baby moves, can result in crossed eyes and scoliosis. Sometimes they can’t get surgery because of the child's cardiac health. Babies with Edward's syndrome can have constipation caused by poor abdominal muscle tone. This can cause discomfort and feeding issues. Special milk formulas, anti-gas medications, laxatives, stool softeners, and etc. are some treatments a doctor can recommend for the baby. (Thomas C. Weiss, May …show more content…
People with Trisomy 18, often have slow growth in the wound (intrauterine growth retardation). These newborns usually have heart defects and other defects throughout the child’s body. This also includes a small shaped head, a small mouth and jaw, and sometimes overlapping fingers and small hands. Children with Trisomy 18 usually die within their first month, or before birth. Children that do have this syndrome and make it through their first month, usually live for a year and die. They also usually have a severe intellectual disability, which means they have trouble in these categories, conceptual, social, and life skills. (Genetics Home Reference, December 13,
Babies that have the syndrome have with major physical abnormalities and doctors have a hard time picking what treatment to give to the baby. Surgery can only treat some of the problems that the baby has, but intense and invasive surgeries can put the baby’s in more danger than it already is. Treatment has to be personalised for the baby’s needs. The babies that live through their first year, require certain treatments that treat the the problems that the syndrome causes to the baby. Problems that have to nervous system and muscle affects how the baby moves, can result in crossed eyes and scoliosis. Sometimes they can’t get surgery because of the child's cardiac health. Babies with Edward's syndrome can have constipation caused by poor abdominal muscle tone. This can cause discomfort and feeding issues. Special milk formulas, anti-gas medications, laxatives, stool softeners, and etc. are some treatments a doctor can recommend for the baby. (Thomas C. Weiss, May …show more content…
People with Trisomy 18, often have slow growth in the wound (intrauterine growth retardation). These newborns usually have heart defects and other defects throughout the child’s body. This also includes a small shaped head, a small mouth and jaw, and sometimes overlapping fingers and small hands. Children with Trisomy 18 usually die within their first month, or before birth. Children that do have this syndrome and make it through their first month, usually live for a year and die. They also usually have a severe intellectual disability, which means they have trouble in these categories, conceptual, social, and life skills. (Genetics Home Reference, December 13,