What Causes Clubfoot?
If you’ve just received the diagnosis, I’m sure one of the first questions that popped into your mind was:
"Why did this happen to my baby?"
I asked myself that same question over and over again.
Honestly, I spent days wondering if I had done something wrong during pregnancy… if it was somehow my fault.
So let me tell you something I wish someone had told me back then:
This is not your fault. Not at all.
It’s not because of something you did or didn’t do. It’s not because of how you slept, what you ate, or anything like that.
Clubfoot, or talipes equinovarus, is a congenital condition, which means it develops while your baby is growing inside the womb.
And in most cases, doctors don’t really know the exact cause.
Why does clubfoot happen?
In some cases, it may be linked to genetics, especially if there are other family members who have had it.
But truthfully, most cases happen randomly, with no family history and no clear explanation.
Some experts believe it could be related to:
How the muscles, tendons, or bones develop during pregnancy.
Nerve or muscle conditions affecting movement.
The baby’s position in the womb or lack of space.
But the reality is… science still doesn’t have a 100% clear answer.
And while we parents often get stuck on the "why", what truly matters now is what comes next—helping your little one step by step, with all the love in the world.
The most important thing to remember is that clubfoot can be treated, and you’re already doing the best thing you can: seeking information and being there for your baby every step of the way.
