Health Conditions of Children

Kayse, overall the children are healthy. Those that are special needs are documented clearly with their condition. In my non-scientific observations, I have found that cases of FAS seem to be very low. ADHD/ADD also do not seem to be prevailant in Bulgaria. The children are beautiful, and with the changes in the MOJ, Bulgaria should be a great choice for adoption.

Hi Kay, Thanks for responding. Yesterday I emailed a Dr. Laurie Miller at the Tufts New England Medical Center / International Adoption Clinic regarding the health of Bulgarian children. The clinic specializes in pre and post international adoption services. The website is: [url=http://www.nemc.org/adoption]International Adoption Clinic[/url] Dr. Miller gave me permission to post her opinion here: RE: Information on Bulgaria

Hi - we've seen a number of children from Bulgaria in our clinic. Overall, the conditions/care in the Baby Homes seems very similiar to Russia/Kazakhstan. Reasons for relinquishmt of children is also the same. Medical care/terminology is slightly more westernized than in Ru/Kaz. We haven't felt that as a group the "health" of the children from Bulgaria differs significantly from these other eastern European sites. we'd be delighted to help you with your referral - see [url=http://www.nemc.org/adoption]International Adoption Clinic[/url] for details. LCM After hearing this from Dr. Miller, I'm confident that we will proceed with a Bulgarian adoption despite the long wait. I strongly recommend anyone considering international adoption to check out the NEMC website at [url=http://www.nemc.org/adoption]International Adoption Clinic[/url] Take care and I hope to stay in touch with all. Kayse