Nursing intervention: What are specialized physical support to be given to mothers? How about emotional?
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Depends on the defect and the effects on the baby's in utero some CHD babies will do fine because of the way the heart functions in utero. Some will have problems, I have seen mothers on digoxin for the baby's heart, the get frequent ultrasounds, and Non stress tests for the babies, and sometimes even Fetal echo's or MRI's the should meet with a pediatric cardiologist to discuss prognosis and plan of care for the baby at delivery. Emotional- information, and planning, let her see the NICU, deliver at a facility that can do the surgery so she can be there. Support her during labor..etc
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My son was born with a CHD. He has HRHS tricuspid atresia, VSD, ASD, and pulmonary stenosis. I did not know about his CHD until 12 hours after he was born when he was being life flighted to SLCH with his oxygen levels in the 40's. Thankfully as soon as aiden was flying to the childrens hospital i was discharged...i would of left anyways. i was with him the whole time. he just his 2nd heart surgery april 2010 and was able to be there the whole time... People tend to forget about how the mommys are doing... just make sure she has everything she needs. be there for her, offer to bring her food up or get her some reading material for the surgery and after the babie's surgery. make sure she has everything she is b/c most likly she wont be leaving the babies side maybe only to eat, shower, and use the restroom....Good luck with your special heart baby....
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