I was on an ADHD support bulletin board and several, 17 out of 20, of us mothers on the board that day discovered that our children with ADHD had the cord around their neck when born. I feel that it is too significant a number to be a coincidence. Could the oxygen deprivation from the cord be linked to ADHD diagnosis? What do you think?
2006-10-20 01:07:44 · 17 answers · asked by greenmountains84 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Thanks to all of you who answered. My 7 y/o son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of three and Bipolar at the age of 5.
To the moms of other ADHD kids: Hang in there! Keep reminding yourself, one day at a time. And lots of prayer for patience!!!
2006-10-20 01:31:26 · update #1
The site was ADHD.com if anyone else would like to check it out. Good information and support for those trying times.
2006-10-20 01:53:04 · update #2
Well My best friend has a son with adhd and bipolar and she had a normal delivery, My son is a very bright, ten year old, straight a student, very social, loves people, has no issues and he was born with the cord wrapped around the neck and not breathing for the first 64 seconds of his life! What her Doctor told her is that these traights are inherited, The boys father was diagnosed when he was younger too! As far as I understand there are no links but I do have an appointment with my doctor I will ask and find out what she thinks!
2006-10-20 01:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by xtcfem03 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 children, all of which had the cord around their neck, the later 2 with it very tight, that they were unconcious when born, and needed a lot of intervention, none of them have adhd, but i do believe that there is a strong link between the amount of time they are deprived of oxygen, Sorry about your situation, I was not trying to add to your pain by interferring with a specific Question.
2006-10-20 01:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by the mumma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cause
The exact cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not known. However, inherited genetic factors are likely responsible. Ongoing research is focused on identifying genes that cause a person to be susceptible to ADHD.
Using various imaging tests, researchers have been able to observe the brain at work. They have found a possible link between ADHD and:
Brain structure.
The function of chemicals in the brain that help regulate attention and activity (dopamine and norepinephrine).
Differences in function of some of the areas of the brain that affect attention and impulse control.
Also, research shows that a mother's use of cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk for ADHD. Some studies suggest that exposure to lead may cause symptoms associated with ADHD. 1
Although many parents believe that foods with sugar and food additives make their children more hyperactive, these foods have not been shown to cause ADHD. In a comprehensive review of research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that restricted diets seemed to help only about 5% of children with ADHD, mostly either young children or children with food allergies. 1 Other research has shown that sugar is not related to ADHD. 6
Some people have misconceptions about ADHD, such as that children with ADHD are lazy or dumb. Discuss any questions or concerns you have about these issues with a health professional.
2006-10-22 19:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by sweetheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in here. This is an interesting theory. My brother was born with the cord around his neck and was totally blue. But he was not ADHD. He is a very well adjusted person in his 20s and has never had issues.
2006-10-20 01:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by Amelia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both of my boys have been diagnosed ADHD and neither had cords wrapped. The oldest was born by c-section. 9 lb and 4 ounces, the younger one by natural birth, 8 lb and 14 ounces.
I had never considered what might have caused their problems, have been too busy dealing with it day to day.
The upside was now that the older one is in his late teens, he has slowed down a bit, some days are worse than others but he has learned some self control.
2006-10-20 01:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by kimmi_35 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son didn't have the cord around his neck but did need oxygen to get his first breath. He doesn't have ADHD... it could all just be a coincidence. I am pretty sure the doctors that treat these kids would know more on what may have caused it.
2006-10-20 01:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by wickedly_funny66 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually I was pre-eclampsic and toxemic during pregnancy. My child was born premature at thirty two weeks, weighing only 3lbs and 10 ounces. He didn't have a cord wrapped around his neck. He is ADHD, Asperger's syndrome( a form of autism), and he was also diagnosed oppositional defiant disorder and sleep onset disorder. I think there are just so many factors to any disorder and syndromes out there, that they are medically, genetically and eviromentally cocurrent.
2006-10-20 02:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by puzzleraspie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both circumstances are dangerous via themselves, however in combination a c-phase is the one method to supply the child healthful. The twine wrapped across the neck might strangle the child if born vaginally. A breech child could get caught within the delivery canal. Listen to the medical professionals...they recognise what they're speakme approximately.
2016-08-31 23:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend wasn't born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, but he was born I believe a month and a half premature with very under-functioning lungs. Oxygen starvation or over saturation could very well have a role in diagnosis later.
2006-10-20 02:30:46 · answer #9 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are several in my family with ADHD, and none had the cord wrapped. One was a cesaerean, and the others were just normal babies (and now are little monsters...cute, but monstrous to babysit).
2006-10-20 01:21:04 · answer #10 · answered by Mandi R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋