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Little Hearts Hold Big Hopes
For many parents, hearing the heartbeat of their unborn child becomes their first, loving bond to that child. It's no wonder, then, that discovering that their child has a heart defect, whether diagnosed in the womb, shortly after birth, or during childhood, can be devastating. Sometimes during early pregnancy, a baby's heart fails to form properly, resulting in structural abnormalities known as Congenital Heart Defects. Although some defects are genetic, in many cases the cause is unknown.
Parents begin asking themselves:
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Did I do something to cause this problem?
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What will my childs life be like if (s)he survives?
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Will our marriage and family be strong enough to handle this outcome?
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How do we make medical and financial decisions in the middle of this nightmare?
Our goal is to help families and the littlest heart patients of all through these most difficult times. We hope to offer resources and a caring support network as families find answers and move forward to find healing and hope.
DISCLAIMER : The material on this website is intended to provide resources and support to the reader regarding medical conditions. It is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, and medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. You should not rely on this information or its applicability to any specific circumstances without first consulting your primary care physician or a specialist physician in the particular area of your concern. If you believe you, your child, or someone you know, suffer from the conditions described herein, please see your health care provider. Do not attempt to treat yourself, your child, or anyone else without proper medical supervision.
