{"id":3196,"date":"2022-03-03T11:24:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T05:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brandcare.net\/blog\/?p=3196"},"modified":"2022-06-07T19:09:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T13:39:34","slug":"heading-a-world-of-understanding-kindness-and-compassion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brandcare.net\/blog\/heading-a-world-of-understanding-kindness-and-compassion\/","title":{"rendered":"A world of understanding, kindness, and compassion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Birth Defects. Sounds scary?
\nIt\u2019s time for a change, then.
\nThis World Birth Defects Day, we bring you #togetherwithkindness<\/strong>
\nA campaign where we all, in the name of humanity, come together to show compassion and kindness towards people affected by birth defects.<\/p>\n

Wherever we go, birth defects are portrayed in a negative light.
\nSurrounded by taboos, many even see them as faults, and treat them casually and, at times, callously.
\nLet us say to them, \u201cGrow up!<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

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They are called \u2018Birth Defects\u2019 for a reason.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Birth defects are an entirely natural phenomenon that\u2019s not to be seen as a flaw or a weakness. We should treat it with dignity, and not victimize or blame people for what they\u2019re born with.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time we rise above discrimination!<\/em><\/h5>\n

Each year, more than 8 million children worldwide, and 1.7 million children in India are born with birth defects. It is quite a common phenomenon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All people with birth defects need, is treating them with<\/em>
\nUnderstanding, Kindness, and Compassion.<\/em><\/h5>\n

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Common birth defects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Birth defects may change the shape or function of one or more parts of the body, and cause problems in overall health. Below are the three most common birth defects:<\/span><\/p>\n

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

People with CHD are not cured, even if their heart defect is repaired. As they grow older, further heart problems may occur. Families of the affected person have to go through additional medications, surgeries, or other procedures, and some may even need lifelong care to stay as healthy as possible and address health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Down\u2019s Syndrome<\/b><\/p>\n

Most children with Down\u2019s Syndrome have mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. Families face challenges as language development is delayed, and both short-and-long-term memory is affected. Due to slow growth, affected children remain shorter than other children the same age.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleft Lip<\/b><\/p>\n

While most babies with cleft lip can breast-feed, mothers of the affected child with cleft palate may find feeding difficult. And, because the palate is used in forming sounds, the development of normal speech can be impaired by a cleft palate, leading to communication issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As you can see, birth defects are not worth shunning or disrespecting people for. They are as natural as being born with a certain eye colour or being taller than others. Like all of us, people with birth defects deserve a better, safer place to live.<\/p>\n

And the only way to make that possible, is through<\/em>
\nUnderstanding, Kindness and Compassion.<\/em><\/h5>\n

#togetherwithkindness<\/b><\/h4>\n

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