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What to do if a baby will be born with osteogenesis imperfecta?
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Talk to your doctor: Osteogenesis has no treatment unfortunately. There are various degrees of how bad it could be, but most children have fragile bones. Just be vigilant about avoiding trauma and seek medical attention right away if the child has any pain b.
Answered 7/10/2013
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See a geneticist: A geneticist can give you more information about what the risk is for a possible pregnancy with osteogenesis imperfecta as well as options for prenatal diagnosis so one can make informed decisions during pregnancy. If you are pregnant with a child with known oi it is important to be managed by a high risk OB specialist and be certain the baby is born at a site that can provide appropriate care.
Answered 2/6/2019
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