Doctors will tell you it's a "normal" pediatric condition. In reality, only 5% of otherwise healthy children suffer from Involuntary Breath Holding Spells.The term "Breath Holding Spells" itself implies that our infants & toddlers purposely hold their breath to gain control of a situation, and get what they want. As parents of children who suffer from these episodes we know the scary truth. There is something extremely "abnormal" going on. When did it become "ok" to sit back and let our children stop breathing, lose consciousness and have seizures?
We want action, research & cooperation of medical professionals to find a resolution for this condition. Lets work together so our children no longer have to bear the weight of a condition they have NO control over. BHS Awareness Day July 14!
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