heart defect

Long story short.... 20 weeks pregnant found out baby experiencing heart defect along with a development issue??? Has anyone else had or going through this problem how do I deal :'(

hi. my son has a heart defect too   is there anything i can help you with? picking hospitals, what to expect, etc? do you know what defect your baby has?

my daughter had a calcium deposit on her heart and some other signs that showed she might have down syndrome...but when i had her she was perfectly healthy baby...just hang in there...sending prayers and thoughts your way

<blockquote><b>Quoting Ailey+Lennon+Renner's Mom:</b>" hi. my son has a heart defect too   is there anything i can help you with? picking hospitals, what to expect, etc? do you know what defect your baby has?"</blockquote>


My OB recommended me to a specialist dont know what type yet but yes I would definitely like to know what to expect I'm so upset being crying since like 2

Quoting Unbr3@k@bl3:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Ailey+Lennon+Renner's Mom:</b>" hi. my son has a heart defect ... [snip!] ... dont know what type yet but yes I would definitely like to know what to expect I'm so upset being crying since like 2"

well it depends on what type of defect your child has as to what to expect. i suggest you start looking at hospitals and take a tour of a nicu/picu to get yourself used to all the equipment. some babies require surgery immediatly, and some not for a few months. some require multiple surgeries. it just depends on what defect they have
http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings/cardiology-and-heart-surgery


heres a list of the top 50 hospitals. if your child will require surgery, i highly suggest looking into the top 15 or so. top rated hospitals not only have better surgical outcomes, but bigger support systems, better nursing staff, and better overall treatment, including shorter hospital stays and decreased complications.. they also will have the specialists around if your child would need help in other areas (neuro, endocrine, renal etc). also make sure your hospital has ECHMO, incase complications can arise

<blockquote><b>Quoting Ailey+Lennon+Renner's Mom:</b>" well it depends on what type of defect your child has as to what to expect. i suggest you start looking ... [snip!] ... need help in other areas (neuro, endocrine, renal etc). also make sure your hospital has ECH, incase complications can arise"</blockquote>

I familiar with nicu my niece was there for two weeks I'm just so scared as to what going to happen really don't think I can handle another lost