Podcasts about amniotic band syndrome

Send us a textDana and I had a wonderful conversation in this episode! Her story is inspiring, and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thinking about your health in a not so western medicine way. She shares how her disability is her gift and how she proved that she could do what she put her mind to! She is also an author and shares more of her journey in her book called Fingered. The link is below for you to go get yourself a copy and check it out!Dana's BioDr. Stubbs discovered chiropractic not through family tradition, but through her personal experience with disability. Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome causing hand deformities and a club foot, she underwent multiple surgeries as a child. Despite medical interventions, she continued to experience pain and limited mobility. Initially considering pharmacy as a career, Dr. Stubbs realized that health doesn't come in a pill. Her first adjustment in chiropractic school was transformative, saving her from additional surgeries and opening her eyes to alternative care. This experience solidified her decision to become a chiropractor, driven by the belief that maintaining health is easier than recovering from illness. Dr. Stubbs now dedicates herself to helping others through chiropractic care.Conncet with DanaWebsiteInstagramGet her Book Here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Sweeter than stolen honey! Keri and Niya discuss Niya's experience with amniotic band syndrome and the challenges she faced during her son's birth. They also talk about the unexpected nature of motherhood and the fears and worries that come with it. Niya shares her journey of acceptance and gratitude for her son's health and development. In the bunker, Keri and Niya discuss the importance of spirituality and community in navigating momsday moments. They also touch on the financial struggles that can arise during these times. They emphasize the need for a strong support system and the impact it can have on a mother's well-being. Preps like finances, community, spirituality, and more are discussed along with amniotic band syndrome, motherhood, unexpected, challenges, acceptance, gratitude, pregnancy, complications, family, future plans, spirituality, community, finances, support system, memories, creating memories, milestone moments, theater, dreams, faith, confidence, acceptance, scars, mom communities, MAMA TRAUMA, momsday moments, momsday prepper, prepper, and preps.  If you like this episode and want to connect other Mama Trauma Survivors to the Momsday Bunker, please like and share!  Follow the Keri Momsday Prepper on Facebook and Keri_Henson_aka_Momsdayprepper for tips and tricks on preparedness. You can reach Keri at MomsdayPrepper

“I've always been talking about my disability through the lens of fashion” With over 120k followers on social media, April Lockhart's limb difference has now become her "greatest accessory"  as she educates the public about her disability. April's ability to tell stories through her outfits on social media is one of passion and authenticity as she chats to ListenABLE on how fashion comes first over function every single time. In addition, April shares her "mixed relationship with Fashion Week," discussing how she and other disabled people created an inclusive project in the New York Fashion Space, an event where it is already very easy to feel excluded whether or not one has a disability. Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7-RkhsvXslg Want to learn more about April? Check out her socials below! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@april_lockhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprillockhart/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amniotic band syndrome is a rare condition that affects 1 in 1,200 to 15,000 kids. Abby Jensen grew up with this condition, and in this episode, our host Kevin interviews her to ask her what it was like for her as a kid and how having a hair system was able to help her confidence. At 24 years old, Abby is sharing her story to help kids and their families who are going through challenges similar to what she faced. What is Amniotic Band Syndrome? Amniotic band syndrome happens to a baby in utero when the amniotic sac rips and the mother's body tries to repair it. It can lead to scarring on the baby's skin. What makes Abby's case so unique is that her head was affected by the amniotic band as opposed to her limbs or extremities.  Because of the scarring on her scalp, Abby has never had hair on the top of her head. She has some natural hair around the back and sides of her head. What Was it Like for Abby? Because Abby's scalp looked different, she got lots of stares as a little kid. Before using her hair system, Abby wore hats and a wig to protect her from onlookers (and the sun!) Her parents were very committed to ensuring that she had hair by the time she went to school, so they started working with HairClub when Abby was just four years old. Abby's new hair stayed in place throughout all of her activities—she could swim, dance, and play like any other kid.  Abby's Hair Solution Abby has worked with the same stylist for all 20 years that she's been with HairClub. They have a great routine - the stylist knows exactly what Abby likes. Abby and her stylist have customized the routine and care to meet Abby's needs. Recently, they stopped using glue to help hold the system on and are just using tape. This way, Abby can remove the system as needed. There is no real difference in time or maintenance when it comes to daily styling or care for her hair system. Abby likes to spend a lot of time styling her hair, and with her system, she can do pretty much anything any young woman with natural hair can do. Sharing Her Story and Strength When she was young, she hid the fact that she had a system. Although having hair helped her confidence, she wasn't ready to talk about her journey. By sharing her story now, Abby wants to help kids with amniotic band syndrome and their parents see that things will be okay. Abby wants kids to know that it's okay to be different from other kids, and she wants parents to be strong for their kids and know that their kids will grow up to be strong, too. Thanks for listening to HairPod. We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to connect with us on social media to share your story, check us out on Instagram @HairClub. HairPod is a production of TSE Studios. Our theme music is from SoundStripe.  

Tune in to this special episode of For The Athlete as Former NFL Linebacker and Motivational Speaker Shaquem Griffin joins the show. Shaquem reveals his experience growing up with Amniotic Band Syndrome and the difficult decision his mom made to amputate his hand when he was 4 years old. Shaquem also goes in-depth on the tight-knit relationship he has with his twin brother Shaquille and how they both found themselves playing college football at UCF! Tune in to hear Part 1 of the Shaquem Griffin Conversation on For The Athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortheathlete/message

This week we had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview someone who I've (personally) been a fan of for quite some time: Sarah Herron! You might know Sarah from her role in Season 17 of the Bachelor (Sean Lowe!), in addition Seasons 1 and 3 of Bachelor in Paradise. Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, Sarah was the first contestant in the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise with a physical disability. Sarah went on to create SheLift, an amazing nonprofit organization empowering women with physical differences through outdoor adventure retreats. In this episode, Sarah shares all about how she first got booked on the Bachelor and what that experience was like, in addition to starting her non-profit and helping young women with disabilities. She gets personal about meeting her fiance, and dives deep into their 2 year fertility journey including 3 egg retrievals and 2 transfers. Because Sarah has been so vocal about her fertility journey, she has created a wave of awareness among her Bachelor Nation friends, many of whom are now freezing their eggs as a result! We are so excited to share this week's episode with our Fruitful & Multiplying family- it is definitely one of our favorite recordings to date!

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kgothatso "KG" Montjane. She was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, a congenital birth defect which affects the development of fingers and legs. She is a professional wheelchair tennis player representing South Africa. KG is currently the number 9 ranked woman in the world. KG's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kgmontjane1?igshid=yoxop25g0xq8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KGmontjane1?s=09

Neetu is joined by Randeep who talks about her experience of navigating Amniotic Band Syndrome as a South Asian. She talks about her experiences and what she thinks we can do as a community to be more inclusive to those who have different abilities. Join them for an informative conversation and lots of laughs!https://luckyfinproject.org/https://www.instagram.com/ran.cheema/Instagram: ThatzSoNeetTikTok: ThatzSoNeetDisclaimer: This is an opinion-based podcast and all opinions, thoughts, and views expressed are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated in the future. 

Breaking The Third Wall Through Music's Mission statement: The mission of Breaking The Third Wall Through Music is to break the barriers between ableism and music, by bringing a wide range of musicians, regardless of disability, instrument, background, and field of interested across all genres to chat. This week I had a friend, and colleague at both the high school and collegiate level, Cole Denton! A little bit about Cole!: " Cole Denton is a Music Education major and Vocal Performance major at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. He has studied with Dr. Woods, Dr. Quodurah and is now a member of Professor Donald George studio.Cole enjoys performing with his rare voice as a countertenor in classical and also musical theatre. He also has the oppritunity to perform more popular styles of music singing as a member of the Potsdam Pointercounts. In his spare time he enjoys reading, singing and practicing piano. He hopes people will never forget that music is for everyone, without a doubt! ... My confidence and more of a focus on what I can do even with my disability rather than what I can't allows me to surprise myself and do more than I ever thought I could. Because of this many people forget about my hand or don't always notice is right off. "

In today’s episode, I interview Hannah Vasicek. Hannah shares her pregnancy and birth of her little girl Vienna. At 10 weeks Hannah found out she was having a little girl and she had the name Vienna picked for her girl's name for years so they immediately began calling her by her name. At 12 weeks gestation when they went in for their ultrasound, Hannah noticed the sonographer was taking a long time and she then left the room to get someone else to come and have a look. Hannah’s heart sank fearing the worst. The doctor explained that Vienna had a very rare condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome. Amniotic band syndrome is a rare condition caused by strands of the amniotic sac that separate and entangle digits, limbs, or other parts of the fetus. It is believed that amniotic band syndrome occurs when the inner membrane (amnion) ruptures, or tears, without injury to the outer membrane (chorion). They were unable to be certain however they believed that the band had attached on Vienna’s right arm. They wouldn’t know exactly until the 20 weeks scan where about the band had attached and how much of Vienna’s right arm would be affected. To hear how Vienna’s birth unfolded tune into this week’s episode. BodyICE Woman ice and heat packs were created to help women recover post childbirth and during breastfeeding. The range was created by Olympic Champ and mum of two Lydia Lassila after the birth of her first son in 2011. The range consists of Breast Pads, designed to fit inside the bra and around nipples to provide relief from soreness associated with breast feeding, blocked milk ducts and engorgement. BodyICE Woman is now available in many retail and online stores, as well as via our own website . BodyICE Woman is offering my listeners a 30% discount off the entire BodyICE range. Use promo code AUSBIRTH30  at checkout a BodyICE

How often do you express the gratitude that you have all your fingers and limbs?   We don't appreciate something unless it's missing.  In this episode, I have the opportunity and pleasure to interview a personal friend of mine who has always impressed me greatly, Special Guest Jeff Wray.   Jeff is a Motivational Speaker and his personal message is to inspire others to "Discover No Limits."   Jeff was born with physical limitations that impacted his ability to walk, talk, and perform daily activities with his hands.   He was diagnosed with Hypoglossia-Hypodactylia Syndrome (Hanhart Syndrome), Amniotic Band Syndrome, cleft lip/palate and part of his tongue was fused into the hard pallet in his mouth.   At just two weeks old, Dr. Mutaz Habal performed a high-risk surgery that severed Jeff's tongue in half, leaving only part of his tongue remaining.  Dr. Habal also corrected Jeff's cleft lip/palate. A member of Jeff's local church happened to be a Shriner, and with his referral, Jeff underwent over 20 surgeries to correct his clubbed foot, lengthening of his digits (fingers), and the removal of a metacarpal in his right hand which allows him to hold a pencil and grasp objects.   Shriners Orthotics and Prosthetic Department furnished Jeff with numerous Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) and Prosthetic Legs.  Jeff attained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (in 2009) and a Masters of Business Administration (in 2010) from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.   Jeff has been an advocate for those with disabilities based upon his personal journey.  We look forward to Discovering No Limits with Jeff Wray in this episode.  For additional information on Jeff please visit his website: www.jeffwray.com

How often do you express the gratitude that you have all your fingers and limbs?   We don't appreciate something unless it's missing.  In this episode, I have the opportunity and pleasure to interview a personal friend of mine who has always impressed me greatly, Special Guest Jeff Wray.   Jeff is a Motivational Speaker and his personal message is to inspire others to "Discover No Limits."   Jeff was born with physical limitations that impacted his ability to walk, talk, and perform daily activities with his hands.   He was diagnosed with Hypoglossia-Hypodactylia Syndrome (Hanhart Syndrome), Amniotic Band Syndrome, cleft lip/palate and part of his tongue was fused into the hard pallet in his mouth.   At just two weeks old, Dr. Mutaz Habal performed a high-risk surgery that severed Jeff's tongue in half, leaving only part of his tongue remaining.  Dr. Habal also corrected Jeff's cleft lip/palate.  A member of Jeff's local church happened to be a Shriner, and with his referral, Jeff underwent over 20 surgeries to correct his clubbed foot, lengthening of his digits (fingers), and the removal of a metacarpal in his right hand which allows him to hold a pencil and grasp objects.   Shriners Orthotics and Prosthetic Department furnished Jeff with numerous Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) and Prosthetic Legs.  Jeff attained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (in 2009) and a Masters of Business Administration (in 2010) from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.   Jeff has been an advocate for those with disabilities based upon his personal journey.  We look forward to Discovering No Limits with Jeff Wray in this episode.   For additional information on Jeff please visit his website: www.jeffwray.com

Aleisha hails from Utah, she and her husband heard the bad news from her obstetrician that her baby was vulnerable to amniotic band syndrome, a rare development in the womb that can and will take the baby's life. This gripping story of how two young parents took immediate action to save the life of little Kai. Aleisha is a speakeras well as an author of the tender book, Our Unbreakable Boy. Support Choose Life Radio and help us spread the message of life by generously giving here!

Aleisha hails from Utah, she and her husband heard the bad news from her obstetrician that her baby was vulnerable to amniotic band syndrome, a rare development in the womb that can and will take the baby's life. This gripping story of how two young parents took immediate action to save the life of little Kai. Aleisha is a speaker as well as an author of the tender book, Our Unbreakable Boy. Listen to part 1 of Aleisha's interview now! To support the life affirming work of Choose Life Radio - click here!

Show date 2/10/2017

Lindsay Hood is an Assignment Editor at NBC 7 / Telemundo 20 where she handles guests on her TV show. Lindsay was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome that resulted in losing her fingers and a leg when she's still inside the womb. She experienced bullying as a kid because of her condition that made her childhood a little bit tougher. Despite her condition, she played volleyball and she has thrived as an adaptive athlete playing Women's Football for 7 years. Lindsay has a degree in American Studies from the San Diego State University, an MBA and a Master's Degree in Human Computer Interaction. We talked about some of these topics: Experiences she went through as a child with her condition Working on a morning show and taking naps Lindsay's love for animals What is Amniotic Band Syndrome and how rare is it Sports that she played as an adaptive athlete Contact Connect with Lindsay Hood on LinkedIn Listen to My New Normal Podcast here: YouTubeiTunesGoogle PodcastSpotify To check out Dr. T's Functional Training for the Adaptive Athlete Online Course (eligible for 0.5 CEU's for NSCA under Category D), visit: https://www.drtheresalarson.com/adaptive-trainers-course/

Authenticity is more than posting the unedited, unfiltered photos on our feed. Today’s guest is a self-proclaimed authenticity advocate who believes sharing her truth, even the talking about the tough stuff out loud, can help other women feel like they aren’t alone. Sarah Herron was the first contestant on ABC’s The Bachelor with a physical disability, and although it didn’t end in her winning the final rose, she turned the sometimes tumultuous Bachelor experience into a new positive life purpose. Sarah was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, but it hasn’t stopped her from climbing mountains, skiing double black diamonds and even searching for love on television. This chat gets real and raw about her time on the show and how it was a catalyst for starting her nonprofit. This girl is THE example of finding positivity and purpose in challenging times. GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: https://jennakutcherblog.com/sarahherron/ 

This week we have the pleasure of sharing Sarah Herron with all of you! If you’re a reality TV fan, her face may look familiar from her time on The Bachelor. But, that show was just the beginning for Sarah and the impact she’ll bring to this world.Sarah Herron is a Colorado native who gained her notoriety on ABC’s The Bachelor for being the first contestant with a physical disability. Sarah was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, but it hasn’t stopped her from climbing mountains, skiing double black diamonds and even searching for love on television.It was the outreach of young women who watched and related to Sarah on the show that inspired her to start the nonprofit, SheLift and A Course in Confidence. Sarah wants to share with other women that whether it's on the slopes, on a trail or on a show... finding love is possible, and it starts with loving yourself.In this episode You’ll Learn:Why a successful career is sometimes not enoughHow The Bachelor led Sarah back to her true selfFinding your self-worth by stepping outside of your comfort zoneHow to alleviate the pressure of datingHow to find true confidence when false confidence fadesWhy it’s so important to create a mission statement for your lifeTWEETABLES:Sarah, on leaving 72 & Sunny: “I knew I could always go back. Nothing is ever permanent.”“I wasn’t feeling fulfilled with my authentic potential and the story I had to share.”“This is going to be healing for me and I know that by doing something that scares me pants-less right now, it’ll help me in the long-run.”“I would go out with my friends and then, all of sudden, since the pressure of meeting a guy had been eliminated, I felt more free. I felt like I could be myself because there wasn’t this intense pressure to go home with a guy’s phone number that night.“You just want to say yes to everything once you see the benefits of stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something you thought was impossible.”Resources:Follow Sarah on InstagramFollow SheLift on InstagramSign-up for Sarah’s signature A Course In ConfidenceLearn more about SheLift!——See the rest of the show notes and our tips on finding your core values at balancedpursuits.com/episodes/sarah-herron

Alexis was born missing a large portion of her left arm. This didn't stop her from following her dreams of having her own successful YouTube cooking show. Nor did it stop her from doing anything she damn well pleases! Live from SAIT the fellas and Alexis have a giggle filled conversation about disability, naming your limbs, the benefit of having a stump for a kitchen tool, sex, stump biting and more.

Alexis was born missing a large portion of her left arm. This didn't stop her from following her dreams of having her own successful YouTube cooking show. Nor did it stop her from doing anything she damn well pleases! Live from SAIT the fellas and Alexis have a giggle filled conversation about disability, naming your limbs, the benefit of having a stump for a kitchen tool, sex, stump biting and more.

Alexis was born missing a large portion of her left arm. This didn't stop her from following her dreams of having her own successful YouTube cooking show. Nor did it stop her from doing anything she damn well pleases! Live from SAIT the fellas and Alexis have a giggle filled conversation about disability, naming your limbs, the benefit of having a stump for a kitchen tool, sex, stump biting and more.  

Max was born with numerous medical complications involving his heart and brain. His short life brought his parents much joy and peace.

Confessions of a Special Needs Parent:   Colleen Justice has confronted every expecting mothers worst nightmare...Three months into her pregnancy she learned her son Jack was diagnosed with Amniotic Band Syndrome.  So began an oddessey familiar to many mothers of Special Needs Children. Abortion pitches, baby casket shopping, ramps, looks, comments, well meaning people with cringe inducing results, and of course, cruel teenagers.  We know this sounds depressing, but Jack is still alive and Colleen has a really dark and biting sense of humor about the whole thing.   Colleen Justice is a minneapolis based comedian.   This episode's guest co-host is Kjell Bjorgen (Comedy Central live at Gotham, night of the creep, the turkeys comedy) Produced by Tevin Pittman Hosted by Gabe Noah (The Turkeys Comedy, cracked.com, Stand Up Records, Rooftop Comedy)

Trace Wilson is a young man from Washington born with Amniotic Band Syndrome - he was born without his right hand. Although he tried to hide it when he was younger, he's grown to embrace his uniqueness, and has even written a storybook to help other children born with unique abilities.  Timeline featuring the main topic change 0 - 2:10 minute mark – Luke & Susie intro and commercial. 2:11 minute mark – Guest author Rowdy McLean and The Non-negotiables of life. Making people think that your time is more important than theirs is very disrespectful. Choice makes a negotiable a non-negotiable vice versa. Honoring somebody else's time is negotiable. 6:55 minute mark – commercial. 7:22 minute mark – Guest author Trace Wilson, the author of the phenomenal book “Uniquely Me”. Trace was born with amniotic band syndrome (ABS) in which his right hand did not develop fully. 8:30 minute mark – Trace struggled with his condition when he was young and had to hide his arm in his pocket. 9:27 minute mark – Trace lived a normal life the moment he accepted his condition. 10:04 minute mark – Trace graduated as a marketing student last May and is currently employed. He is now hoping that through his experience he would jumpstart a public speaking career. 11:55 minute mark – Will Trace stay on the genre of children's books? 11:27 minute mark – This man got bored in a car and decided to write something using his phone. 12:25 minute mark –Trace received a bionic arm which had helped him a lot in his everyday activities like picking up a dumbbell of 25 lbs without dropping it, picking up an egg and many more. 15:50 minute mark – Trace's make's one-hand jokes as ice breakers so that people won't feel uncomfortable around him. 16:40 minute mark - The shark-bite joke. 18:48 minute mark – writing a story with his left thumb with a 70 wpm typing speed, Trace admits using bionic arm slows him to 30 wpm. 19:30 minute mark – “Uniquely Me” helped and is still helping a lot of parents and teachers worldwide in their parenting roles when it comes to handling problems of same sort. 21:11 minute mark – People should learn the difference between being different and being unique. Help children to be more accepting and inclusive of children who are unique and different. 23:55 minute mark – The relevance of Trace's inspirational books to the growing problem on mental illness and high rate of suicide in Australia and abroad. 24:52 minute mark – “Uniquely Brave” an upcoming book from Trace Wilson is more about addressing, understanding, accepting and loving differences. 25:10 minute mark – Have you ever wrestled with your bionic arm using your other arm? – Luke 26:25 minute mark – “Uniquely me” is now sold out with 1600 copies (continuing to grow) and the next book Uniquely Brave is now funded and the next month or so will be out, with more than a thousand copies for each book in circulation. 27:09 minute mark – Closing part. Sponsor's link: Learn Radio: http://learnradioclub.com/go/learn-radio-com-au/ Guest's link/s: Trace Wilson: https://www.uniquelymebook.com/ Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2091736795/uniquely-me-a-childrens-book-for-kids-with-disabil

Horse: Valerius - Lives: Nottinghamshire Championships: Paralympic Games (2012, 2008); Worlds (2010); Europeans (2011, 2009) As well as para-dressage, Sophie also competes in able bodied competitions, and was the first para-equestrian dressage rider to win an able-bodied international class at Hickstead U-21 (2008). 2010 saw Sophie become the first British para rider to compete on both an able-bodied young rider team and a para-equestrian dressage team in the same year. Disability: Sophie was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, which is an unusual condition of foetal development in which fibrous bands of tissue that originate from the amniotic sac encircles and constrict certain foetal areas, in Sophie’s case it has affected her feet, ankles and hands, resulting in the loss of a number of her fingers. All five riders are on the World Class Programme, which is generously supported by Lottery and Exchequer funding via UK Sport. All selected riders will contest the individual and freestyle medal events in their respective grades. In addition the four riders to compete in the team will be named on event. The best three scores from the team and individual tests combined will count towards the team total. The British para-equestrian dressage team are the current holders of the European, World and Paralympic team title.

The amniotic band syndrome represents a prime example of exogenous disruption of an otherwise normal feta I development. It may be a sequel of invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis or fetal blood sampling. A 38-year-old gravida II, para II delivered a morphologically normal male stillborn at term. The pregnancy history had been unremarkable but for an early 2nd-trimester amniocentesis. Cause of the intra-uterine fetal demise was noted to be an amniotic band constricting the umbilical cord, An amniotic band is a rare but potentially fatal condition which may be induced by, e.g., invasive prenatal procedures. Such bands are not usually diagnosed prenatally; however, selected patients with augmented risk may profit from intensive ultrasound evaluation including Doppler studies. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.