Bartonella, trans-placental infection

“This is yet more evidence that Bartonella bacteria cause chronic intravascular infections in people with otherwise normal immune systems, infections that can span a decade or more,” Breitschwerdt says. “Also this new evidence supports the potential of trans-placental infection and raises the possibility that maternal infection with these bacteria might also cause birth defects.”

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I too was pregnant with each of my kids while I was infected and undiagnosed. I lost 3 pregnancies before successfully carrying those two to full term - so I understand your sorry and your anger, and I share in it.

I was very fortunate to have made the decisions I did in how to raise my kids (now 30 & 32 yrs old) so that their immune system remained strong. They show no signs of these infections, but they had a rough start in life.

My heart goes out to all the mothers and mothers-to-be that are going through this now as well. May you have a healthy child despite the lack of care and understanding. Never, ever hesitate to protect your child's health! Had my own mother done that, I may not have had these infections for 40 years!

Thank you, Leilex. You are much too kind. I was very fortunate in that my kids were born pretty healthy (severe ear infections, juvenile hip dysplasia and a few other things) and that I realized that they needed every bit of help strengthening their immune systems from very early on.

But yes, have hope!! And take action. Help them strengthen their bodies and learn how to stay healthy. As I said, my kids are now 30 & 32 and are happy and healthy and have really wonderful careers!

You are so right in that it only eases. Thank you for your kind words.

I do hope that you can put all the information you gather into the hands of those that need it most - and please never hesitate to email me if you think I can be of any help!!