Club Foot

Hi ladies I am 21 weeks pregnant with my first baby and have just recently found out at the 20 week scan that the baby has telepies (sp) of the left foot.
I have been very upset with this diagnosis but are now coming to terms with it and are seeking information about treatment and the future development of the baby etc. I look foward to hearing other peoples experiences.

In clubfoot, the tendons on the inside of the leg are shortened, the bones have an unusual shape, and the Achilles tendon is tightened. If left untreated, the person may appear to walk on their ankles or the sides of their feet.
In an infant born with clubfoot: the top of the foot twists downwards and inwards
the arch is more pronounced and the heel turns inward
in severe cases, the foot may look as if it is upside-down
the calf muscles tend to be underdeveloped
if only one foot is affected, it is usually slightly shorter than the other, especially at the heel A person with a clubfoot does not usually feel discomfort or pain when walking.
A health care professional normally notices a clubfoot when a baby is born. Sometimes it can be detected before birth.
Most children will have only a clubfoot and no other condition, but sometimes clubfoot occurs with other problems, such as spina bifida.