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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NeedyHearts" data-source="post: 6175129" data-attributes="member: 249163">CHD Treatment: Ongoing treatmentIf your child needs surgery, your doctor may want to wait until your child is about 2 to 4 years old. Meanwhile, caring for your child who has a heart problem can be hard. You may need to keep track of many medicines and make frequent trips to the doctor. Costs can be overwhelming. And you may feel guilty, as if something you did caused the child to have a heart defect. The defect is not your fault. Try to find support groups and other parents who can help you with the many emotions involved. Until your child can have surgery, you may need to focus on:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Making sure your child has enough nutrients. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Giving medicines. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Taking special precautions if your child has problems getting enough oxygen. </li> </ul>Some congenital heart defects can be completely repaired with one surgery. More complex defects often require several surgeries over the years. Knowing <a href="http://www.elakiri.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6175200&postcount=20" target="_blank">what to expect in the hospital</a> can help you plan ahead. For example, you can consider what kinds of items to bring and how you will want to record instructions from the health professionals in the hospital. If your child is older, talking to him or her about what to expect may be helpful.  With most congenital heart defects, your child's heart will not be completely normal even after surgery. Medicines and trips to the cardiologist may be needed throughout life. It can be difficult to accept that your child has a heart defect, and it is normal to worry about his or her future. Make sure you take time to adjust to these challenges. Adults who have congenital heart defects also need regular checkups. You also may need to be careful when you exercise or avoid exercise altogether.</blockquote>

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