We're all Related by Blood
Brenda
I am happy to tell you that my life is getting easier. Having a child is never simple, but having a baby when you have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder is a whole new kind of hard.

Ever since I was a child, I've known that I'm a carrier of Hemophilia A. Like so many other carriers, I've lived with the symptoms of a bleeding disorder—heavy bruises from minor thumps, prolonged bleeding after seeing the dentist, and periods that last up to three weeks.

Women express Hemophilia differently than men, and this has made treatment difficult. I put as much time and energy into my own care as I could, while still caring for my son. I have had some success in treating my disorder, but overall I felt very discouraged. No health care professional I was working with seemed to know how to treat my condition..

Then I was invited to attend a Hemophilia Ontario educational event, the Women's Wellness Weekend in Kingston, and things started to get better. It gave me an opportunity to meet experts from across Ontario, as well as other women who are living with the same condition.

When I left for the event I was feeling hopeless, like I would never be able to manage my condition. When I returned home, I was filled with hope and joy.

I am now connected with a treatment expert. I know other people who know what I'm going through, because they've been there before. I can't tell you the difference this has made in my life. I feel like I have something to look forward to again..

Web:  www.hemophilia.ca
Phone:  1-888-838-8846 or 416-972-0641