United Brachial Plexus Network

<r>There are several moms out there who have gone on after a bpi birth to have vaginal births and not just vaginal births, but amazing birth experiences. I have had some great conversations about how incredible, empowering and healing their births were. <br/> <br/> I have personally spent a lot of t...

<t>Getting several opinions is key and be sure to question the heck out of every doctor you see. I had a few pages of questions and saw several doctors before making any final decisions. It is not easy but worth its weight in gold. <br/> <br/> I agree with Claudia and know the Mod Quad is basically ...

<r><URL url="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/opinion/29hall.html?_r=1&emc=eta1"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/opini ... 1&emc=eta1">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/opinion/29hall.html?_r=1&emc=eta1</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/> Op-Ed Contributor<br/> First, Make N...

Check out the events board if you are interested in attending this day of fun, free to bpi families.

Lisa

<r>FREE Family Day at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, N.J. <br/> On Sunday, June 21, 2009 all BPI families are invited to attend a free, fun-filled family outing at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, N.J. Families are encouraged to arrive as early as 11 a.m. and remain until the Aquarium’s closing time...

<t>Kate summed it up better than I could have and I think she brought up some very important points. After seeing many speciailists, some labeled conservative and others aggressive, we decided to go with Dr. Kozin for our son's surgery. <br/> <br/> I know it is all so very hard and overwhelming at t...

Thanks mommieinneed!

If anyone else is out there and willing to help, please drop me an email at Lisa@ubpn.org or Lisa@inreachaz.com

Thanks!
Lisa

<t>Hoping to connect with families in Chicago or surrounding areas, I came across this old post. Many folks know Jennifer and the wonderful work she did. I haven't had the honor of meeting her, but am thankful for all her efforts. In the past I have asked around and tried to find out how she was doi...

<r>I am hoping to connect with a few families who have children with severe brachial plexus injuries from birth who reside not too far from Chicago or NYC. Also, if anyone lives in New Jersey, please drop me a note. I am looking for folks who might be interested in helping out some with an important...

Wow, what a great article! So neat to see moms caring to make a difference and trying to help others, and so nice to see a reporter willing to share the truth about this injury. Thanks for sharing this.
Lisa