Diagnosis

I wish I could tell you that getting a diagnosis is always clear and easy to process... but the truth is, every family experiences that moment differently.

Sometimes, clubfoot is detected during pregnancy, in one of those routine ultrasounds.
But it’s not always easy to spot.
And many other times, like it happened to us, you only hear about it right after your baby is born—when you finally have them in your arms, smelling like life itself, filling your heart with love… and suddenly, someone says:
"Your baby has clubfoot."

Time seems to freeze in that moment.
You stare at those little twisted feet, which to you look just as perfect, even if you don’t fully understand what’s happening.

And it’s normal to feel scared, confused, or even angry.
Because no one prepares you for this.
They talk about sleepless nights, baby colic, teething... but this?
No one talks about this.

How is clubfoot diagnosed?

The diagnosis is usually clinical, which means the doctor can often confirm it just by looking at the feet.
In some cases, they might order an ultrasound or an X-ray to rule out other conditions, but most of the time, no extra tests are needed.

And here’s something important you should know:
Clubfoot does not hurt your baby, and it doesn’t stop them from moving their legs or wiggling their toes.
Their feet are simply in the wrong position, and they’ll need a little help to gently guide them into place.

What hurts the most sometimes… is the fear that fills us as parents.
That’s why we’re here—to walk this path with you, to tell you that this diagnosis is just the first step in a story full of hope, small victories, and a lot of love.