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About Hemophilia

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Even though you and your child or loved one are learning to manage life with hemophilia, your child’s potential should not be limited. As your child continues living with hemophilia, you will both become aware — if you aren’t already — that there are certain steps that must be taken every day to stay healthy. However, those steps do not include skipping out on all life has to offer.

We created thereforyou.com to help educate people living with hemophilia and their families about the condition and how to live well with it. Start learning more by surfing this site now.

In this section, you’ll learn:

  • What hemophilia is and who gets it
  • How factor therapy works
  • What your child needs to know as he grows up
  • How your child or loved one can take care of his body throughout life

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Hemophilia Overview

Learn the hemophilia ABCs, including the history, genetics and treatment of your child's or loved one's condition.

Get the facts here.

Managing Hemophilia

Get to know the step-by-step instructions for taking care of your child's or loved one's condition and the treatment resources that are available.

See them here.

Growing Up

Helpful tips for managing your child's hemophilia from his teens through adulthood.

Learn more.

Living Well

Encourage your child or loved one to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

See how here.