Medical History, specifically bipolar

Bpmg

Hi there -

I am looking for any good resources that will help us better understand impact of medical conditions in birthparents. I would appreciate any resources anyone could share. We are doing research in advance of potential matches so we can detemrine what is/isnt a good fit for us.

I am interested in any resources for really all prevelant medical conditions, but focused right now on bipolar and depression. 

Thanks in advance!

Dr.Loretta

There *might* be something in the FAQs. Your family doctor may also be able to provide some info. Are you working with an agency? Do they have any resources for you?

firecracker8

My sons BM is bipolar. If I remember correctly, it's like a 20% chance of a child also being bipolar. There are some studies that say it is genetic and some that say it isn't...... I will tell you that all I was concerned about in the beginning was geneti

maryoosa

Our agency also told us that bipolar is often not truly bipolar... so for instance... a doctor might say to the BM "Maybe you are bipolar"  of a BM's grandmother might say "you're acting bipolar" but there is never any real true psychological diagnos

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