How Do You Manage Pierre Robin Syndrome?
You are having your baby and the doctor comes out and informs you that your child has Pierre Robin Syndrome. You have no idea what this is or how to deal with it. Pierre Robin syndrome is a condition present at birth in which an infant has a very small lower jaw, a tongue that tends to fall back and downward, and a soft cleft palate. Questions rush through your mind, what is it, what caused it and how can it be managed Causes for Pierre Robin syndrome are unknown, it may be part of many genetic syndromes. However the lower jaw develops slowly over the first few months of life before birth, but speeds up during the first year after birth. The falling back of the tongue may cause choking episodes and feeding and breathing difficulties, especially when the child sleeps.Identifying indications of Pierre Robin Syndrome may include Cleft soft palate, High-arched palate, Jaw that is very small jaw with significant receding chin. The Jaw may be placed unusually far back in the throat. The chil
