Mom's Messy Miracles: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week is Coming!

February 3, 2014

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week is Coming!

 

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.

CHD Awareness - Parent


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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23 comments:

  1. Terry My Journey With CandidaFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    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.

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  2. KeciaFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    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!

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  3. SueFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    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!

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  4. redheadbabymamaFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    A good friend had a baby last August with CHD. She had surgery at months old and is doing great.

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  5. Virginia @thatbaldchickFebruary 4, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    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.

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  6. A Mom's TakeFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    My niece had to get heart surgery about 6 weeks or so ago. She's only 6!

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  7. Karen Rodwill SolomonFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    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!

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  8. Cassie TuckerFebruary 4, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    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 :)

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  9. AprilFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Great topic for the week! Looking forward to reading about it!

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  10. SippyCupMomFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Thank your for sharing! So important to get the word out.

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  11. Paige T.February 4, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    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

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  12. Pauline CabFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    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.

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  13. brettFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    it's always good to bring awareness to anything. CHD included. i'm looking forward to your posts!

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  14. TheresaFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    Looking forward to the information. You can never raise enough awareness!

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  15. Jennifer BullockFebruary 5, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    Thanks for bringing awareness! Can't wait to hear about your CHD facts.

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  16. Liz @ A Nut in a NutshellFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Looking forward to learning more about the resources. Awareness is always a good thing!

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  17. Katherine BartlettFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    I'm glad to see a post about this. My husband has it

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  18. AutumnFebruary 5, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    What a great cause! I know several people with congenital heart problems, and it's scary.

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  19. Christy MilfordFebruary 5, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    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.

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  20. ElizOFFebruary 5, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    This is close to my heart in many ways... so, I'm supporting the effort for sure.
    Eliz

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  21. KrystalFebruary 5, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    I don't know much about CHD. I'm glad you shared this to educate me!

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  22. Alissa BoyleFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I'm looking forward to learning more about CHD. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Ashley MFebruary 7, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    I had no idea this week was dedicated to CHD. Thanks for the info and for shedding light on such an important ordeal.

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