There is no reason why girls should not enjoy normal family life and bring up children in the normal way if they have mild heart problems. Many thousands of women have brought up families after quite major defects have been corrected surgically, but it would, of course, be wise to … Will my girl be able to have children when she grows up?Read more
What special precautions are needed after operations?
In general there are few precautions needed on discharge following operation, most babies and children are eating well from a normal diet, and can build up to normal activities including going to school in a few weeks. After very big operations some children may benefit from having a sleep in … What special precautions are needed after operations?Read more
How long will the hospital stay be?
For in-patients, tests only two days or so.For opereration usually between 10 days and 3 weeks if all goes well. Complicated and difficult operations may take longer. Post Views: 118
Whom should I ask about my child’s progress?
Whom should I ask about my child’s progress? Parents should always discuss things with their family doctor in the first instance. Then with the consultant at the hospital before admission in out-patients, and when in the ward they should remember that they have them informed but for any serious question … Whom should I ask about my child’s progress?Read more
Should I visit my child in hospital?
No child in hospital, however young he is, should be allowed to feel abandoned by his family. Mothers in particular should be encouraged to spend as much time as possible with their children while in hospital. During the immediate recovery period this may be difficult and rather frightening the presence … Should I visit my child in hospital?Read more
What should I tell my child about the operation?
Parents should tell children what they are going to have done to them, that is to say, they should say, “You are going to have an operation to put your heart right” or “to make your heart better”. They may leave to the hospital doctors more detailed explanation. Post Views: … What should I tell my child about the operation?Read more
What sort of tests are used for these babies and children?
The usual out-patient tests are a simple pysical examination (and it is very important that parents and the child should be calm at this, or the doctor will hear nothing through his stethoscope); an electrocardiogram, which is done by attaching wires quite painlessly to arms, legs and chest, while taking … What sort of tests are used for these babies and children?Read more
Should children be told about going into hospital?
Yes, all children should be told about going into hospital and about what is going to happen there; whom they will meet; what will be done for them in general terms; how long they are going to stay; and whether this admission is for tests or for operation, or just … Should children be told about going into hospital?Read more
Should I tell my child that he has heart trouble?
Parents who believe that they can keep something like this a secret from their child are wrong. Their child will begin to suspect something is up, and then his imagination may build for him a picture which is worse than the reality. Post Views: 113
Does congenital heart disease cause backwardness?
No, these troubles do not cause backwardness. If a child who is backward has his heart put right, parents must not be led to expect that the backwardness will improve. Severe congenital heart disease may cause children to be inactive and unable to get about and so they may appear … Does congenital heart disease cause backwardness?Read more