Planning a Family With SMA: Things to ConsiderIf you have a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) or are a carrier of the SMA gene, you face some serious...reactionscomments
Preparing for Pregnancy When You Have SMA - Questions for You, Your Partner, and Your DoctorDeciding to become pregnant as a female with SMA can be a very big decision. In my case, I knew I had...reactionscomments
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Self-Care Tips for CaregiversSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a lifelong condition. SMA is most commonly diagnosed at birth or during early childhood. The symptoms of...reactions1comment
Modifying Your Home for More IndependenceHaving an accessible home can help with some of the challenges of living with SMA. It can help with living more independently...reactionscomments
Now Closed: SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net GiveawayThe SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We...reactionscomments
We Flow with the Changes in Our ChildYes, your role as a parent changes remarkably as your child grows from that little toddler into school age and then again...reactionscomments
The Joy of the MDA Summer CampI think we all can remember watching the MDA Telethon over the years. In addition to raising funds for research, a week...reactionscomments
Remembering the First DaysAs you move along in your life’s journey, the memory of life-altering events comes back in detail. We remember that wedding day...reactions1comment
The Journey BeginsI am the parent of a wonderful son who lives with SMA. What I’ve learned is that when you have a loved...reactionscomments
Everyday LifeFor our firstborn son, the first five years of his life were pretty much routine. We were oblivious to any health problems...reactionscomments
Introduction to MDA and My Son's Diagnosis JourneyAfter waiting months for the results of all those tests completed at St. Christopher’s Hospital, we went back to see the neurologist...reactions1comment
Learning From a Fall: Safety Tips for Wheelchair UsersThe other day, I fell out of my wheelchair. It’s not the first time this has happened, but it was definitely the...reactionscomments
Parking Lot Mishaps: The Wheelchair EditionWe've all witnessed that mom clutching her child's hand like it's a lifeline as they navigate a chaotic parking lot. This could...reactions2comments
Managing Fear in SMAOne of the topics I see covered a lot by parents of young people with SMA is the fear that they are experiencing...reactions3comments
Fears of the BiPAPLiving with spinal muscular atrophy, you'll often find yourself consulting a pulmonologist from a young age. Over the years, there have been...reactions1comment
My Experience With Massage Therapy and SMAI wrote an article talking about the benefits I have been experiencing from stretching. I also had a long run at receiving...reactions2comments
Taking Care of Myself as Mike’s Full-Time CaregiverIn March 2020 I became Mike’s full-time caregiver. This was a big decision and one we discussed for a long time. It...reactionscomments
Transitioning to My First Electric WheelchairI’ve been using my new Permobil wheelchair for just about a month now. The last few months that I was using my...reactions2comments
The Importance of StretchingBeginning in my early 30’s, SMA started to take away a lot of my strength. As a result, I began sitting more...reactionscomments
Feeling Emotional About Things People SayI gave up whenever someone asked, “Oh, what is she doing now?" (She as in me.) And your family answered it with...reactions3comments
