Clubfoot is Treatable!

Our clubfoot journey began the night our son was born in Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia. It was a surprise at birth because it was only picked up on new-born examination just after birth. Yes, we did ultrasound scans almost every month until birth and somehow it didn't show up on any of the scans we've had. At first I thought it was a good thing that I didn't know about his clubfoot before birth. I thought it would be too painful to deal with the news during my pregnancy but when our first treatment failed, I was deeply distressed that it didn't pick up in any of the scans which would have given us time to research about treatment options and be prepared emotionally and financially. It was also a surprise because there was no family history of clubfoot that we know of. The early weeks were a roller coaster of emotions and thoughts. 

 I read many materials on pregnancy and any possible birth defects that could happen to our first born but the word "clubfoot" was never mentioned in any of those articles. Following the birth of our son, our search for other voices came up empty. Of course there was information on basics, but the experiences and outcomes of raising a new-born with clubfoot was not enough. Therefore, the purpose of this blog is twofold: 1) to use it as a space for me to document our clubfoot journey to spread awareness; 2) hopefully help others who will take this journey.

The good news is that by the will of Allah the exalted, with the correct method, (Ponseti Method) clubfoot is treatable.  Yes, it is TREATABLE!