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https://mommyato.medium.com/most-common-types-of-congenital-heart-disease-in-babies-488f8a345b87?postPublishedType=initial Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in US-born children, affecting roughly 1% of newborn babies. Within the category of CHD, there are 18 distinct types of congenital heart disease that are recognized within the medical community, and some are more common than others. This article will break down the most common types of congenital heart defects and babies, and what causes them.

https://mommyato.tumblr.com/post/677462580441350144/symptoms-of-congenital-heart-disease-in-infants In some cases, congenital heart disease in a baby can be diagnosed during pregnancy. During a routine ultrasound, if a doctor suspects a CHD may be developing, he may order an foetal echocardiography, which is a special type of ultrasound that can aid in the early diagnosis of congenital heart defects. However, not all congenital heart disease can be detected during pregnancy. Especially with mild cases, CHD sometimes cannot be diagnosed until after birth. In some cases, it may go undetected for years until health problems arise later in life.

https://www.mamasbabycupcakes.com/2022/02/what-causes-congenital-heart-defects-in-babies.html It’s unfortunate that so little is known about congenital heart disease (CHD) and pregnancy. It is the most common birth defect in American babies, affecting roughly 1% of all newborns. After decades of research and studies, scientists and doctors have narrowed down the causes of CHD to several factors, some being genetic and some being environmental. In this article, we’ll examine the common causes of CHD in newborns, both genetic and environmental.

https://www.abloggymom.com/reducing-risks-of-congenital-heart-defects-in-infants/ So little is known about congenital heart defects (CHDs) that it can leave a new mom feeling helpless. CHD is the most common birth defect in babies, affecting nearly 1% of all births in the United States (roughly 40,000 per year). As a result, it is not uncommon for new moms to be concerned about congenital heart defects, and many wonder how they can reduce their risk of CHD birth defects. The medical community attributes roughly a quarter of CHD cases to genetic causes, one of the most common being Down’s syndrome. Still, that leaves many cases of congenital heart disease with no known cause. Scientists and doctors have come up with a list of preventative measures a new mom can take in order to reduce the risk of CHD in their newborns. Here are some of the biggest ways you can reduce your risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect.