If you read my post Miracle #1, then you know why CHD Awareness is so important to me.
What is a Congenital Heart Defect?
- Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth.
- Common examples include holes in the inside walls of the heart and narrowed or leaky valves. In more severe forms of CHDs, blood vessels or heart chambers may be missing, poorly formed, and/or in the wrong place.
During CHD Awareness week, I'll be posting facts about CHD, how you can get involved, and some info about the many organizations out there already helping!
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Terry My Journey With Candida says
I used to have a friend that said she had a Congenital heart defect, at the time, I had no idea what it was. You explain it very well.
Kecia says
One of my friend’s son has a congenital heart defect, and she’s been posting lots of great information to raise awareness. It’s definitely something everyone should know more about!
Sue says
It is great that you are raising awareness of this problem. I have not been personally affected, but I still think it is important to raise awareness for all sorts of problems and concerns. Thank you!
redheadbabymama says
A good friend had a baby last August with CHD. She had surgery at months old and is doing great.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
My husband, and his sister, had an ASD. We had to have so many ultrasounds when I was pregnant with my son, because they worried that he might have one. Early screening is so important.
A Mom's Take says
My niece had to get heart surgery about 6 weeks or so ago. She’s only 6!
Karen Rodwill Solomon says
This is great! I recently wrote a part series on Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the more awareness for the heart, the better. People don’t talk about it enough!
Cassie Tucker says
I’ve heard of congenital heart defect but I’ve never actually researched it. I can’t wait for your week of information so that I can learn more 🙂
April says
Great topic for the week! Looking forward to reading about it!
SippyCupMom says
Thank your for sharing! So important to get the word out.
Paige T. says
We had to learn all about these nursing school! There are so many different types of heart defects and they all have different risks, symptoms and treatments
Pauline Cab says
More information about this will definitely make people understand, that way, more people can get involved and help. Will be looking forward to your posts about CHD.
brett says
it’s always good to bring awareness to anything. CHD included. i’m looking forward to your posts!
Theresa says
Looking forward to the information. You can never raise enough awareness!
Jennifer Bullock says
Thanks for bringing awareness! Can’t wait to hear about your CHD facts.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Looking forward to learning more about the resources. Awareness is always a good thing!
Katherine Bartlett says
I’m glad to see a post about this. My husband has it
Autumn says
What a great cause! I know several people with congenital heart problems, and it’s scary.
Christy Milford says
CHD is such an important topic to raise awareness about! Thanks for giving a voice to something that so many people have to deal with.
ElizOF says
This is close to my heart in many ways… so, I’m supporting the effort for sure.
Eliz
Krystal says
I don’t know much about CHD. I’m glad you shared this to educate me!
Alissa Boyle says
I’m looking forward to learning more about CHD. Thanks for sharing!
Ashley M says
I had no idea this week was dedicated to CHD. Thanks for the info and for shedding light on such an important ordeal.