CMV (cytomegalovirus): Elizabeth's Story
“The moment Elizabeth was born in 1989, I felt a stab of fear. My immediate thought was "Her head looks so small - so deformed." It was determined that Elizabeth was born with a very severe case of congenital CMV (cytomegalovirus) - she would never rollover, talk, walk or feed herself. Apparently, I had caught the virus when I was pregnant with her. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that CMV is the #1 viral cause of mental retardation and hearing loss - more common a cause of disabilities than Down syndrome.”
Read the rest of Elizabeth’s story on Stop CMV – The CMV Action Network.
If you are pregnant or are looking to become pregnant, talk with your doctor about the dangers of prenatal infections, including CMV. To schedule an appointment with a WomanCare practitioner, call (847) 221-4700.
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