B's in a Pod - Hemophilia in Sibling Relationships

Hemophilia in Sibling Relationships

07/16/18 • 28 min

Host Becky talks with Paul, a person with hemophilia B, about what it was like growing up with his brother, who does not have hemophilia, and his two sisters, who are symptomatic carriers. Paul chats about how his parents helped manage hemophilia as part of their family and worked to keep balance in their lives. He also reflects on how hemophilia B impacted his relationships with his siblings, ultimately helping to shape him as a parent.

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Advocacy Groups and Hemophilia B

Host Becky chats with Wayne and Paul, members of the hemophilia B community, about the different advocacy groups in existence and how they can help people and families with hemophilia B. They discuss the benefits of keeping current with patient organizations and how to tap into valuable resources. The trio also recounts how each got involved in patient advocacy and what they enjoy most about being active participants in the patient community.

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Hemophilia Education for People Outside the Family

Host Becky talks with Paul, a person with hemophilia B, and Matt, who has a son with hemophilia B, about sharing a hemophilia diagnosis with new people at school, in social situations, in professional settings, and more. They talk about ways they have found success in discussing hemophilia with others.