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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How can I explain to others what CHD is?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”How can I explain to others what CHD is” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]There are several support groups with good information.\u00a0 www.achaheart.org<\/a> is a good website for basic information.\u00a0 Your cardiologist can give you more resources for your specific condition. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Can I carry a pregnancy with my heart disease?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can I carry a pregnancy with my heart disease” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Many conditions are compatible with successful pregnancy if optimized before pregnancy and managed closely in collaboration with expert obstetric care from\u00a0Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some conditions carry higher risk and pregnancy would be unwise, to assess your risk you should have consultation with an\u00a0Adult Congenital Heart Disease provider<\/a>. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”What types of exercise should I choose?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What types of exercise should I choose” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\n In general, exercise is encouraged. You are advised to pay attention to your symptoms and discuss these with your adult congenital cardiologist. Cardiovascular health is most likely to benefit from aerobic exercise (cardio). Heavy weight lifting may be particularly dangerous in certain situations with particular risk from high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Where can we find healthy tips for living with CHD?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Where can we find healthy tips for living with CHD?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Please discuss this with your cardiologist. Everyone should choose a healthy diet emphasizing fruits, vegetables, grains, and healthy proteins and avoiding saturated fats, trans fats, added sugars and sodium.<\/p>\n Link:\u00a0https:\/\/health.gov\/dietaryguidelines\/<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Where can I find access to a social worker?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Where can I find access to a social worker?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Our pediatric cardiology program at PCH has a full time social worker dedicated to cardiology. Please contact your cardiologist\u2019s office for details. Mended Hearts<\/a><\/p>\n Intermountain Healing Hearts<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Can I go to any cardiologist I want?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can I go to any cardiologist I want?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]You should be seen by a cardiologist who is an expert in CHD and also an expert in pregnancy in women with CHD. Even after surgical correction a congenital heart defect is not cured and your adult congenital cardiologist should monitor for long-term changes or complications.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Why do I need to have an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist? 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About CHDs There are several support groups with good information.\u00a0 www.achaheart.org is a good website for basic information.\u00a0 Your cardiologist can give you more resources for your specific condition. Pregnancy Many conditions are compatible with successful pregnancy if optimized before pregnancy and managed closely in collaboration with expert obstetric care from\u00a0Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists. 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\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Pregnancy” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nPregnancy<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What tests are done to check to see if a baby has CHD?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What tests are done to check to see if a baby has CHD” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]A fetal echocardiogram, where an ultrasound is done to check the baby’s heart is generally recommended when there is a strong family history of CHD.\u00a0 Your cardiologist may also recommend additional genetic testing based on the type of your heart disease.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How will my CHD affect my pregnancy?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”How will my CHD affect my pregnancy” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]It depends on the kind of CHD you have.\u00a0 You should discuss this with your cardiologist who specializes in pregnancy in women with CHD.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”If I have CHD will my child have CHD?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”If I have CHD will my child have CHD” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]The risk of CHD in a child of a woman with CHD is about 5% (compared to 1% in the general population).
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Healthy Living” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nHealthy Living<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”What diet should I follow?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What diet should I follow” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]It is important to maintain a healthy weight through careful diet and exercise. Any residual heart limitations will become more pronounced in those who are overweight or obese.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Support” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nSupport<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”How can I talk to other people that were born with my same condition?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Talk to other people with my condition” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Below are some links to patient support groups:<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”What resources are there to help with the financial cost of CHD medical care?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Resources to help with the financial cost of CHD medical care?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Our social worker can help with this issue.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Where can I find out how much it will cost for medical care with my insurance?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”How much it will cost for medical care with my insurance?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Calling your insurance company would be a good first step.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Care” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nCare<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Can’t my primary doctor follow me?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can’t my primary doctor follow me” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” sticky_enabled=”0″]It is very important to have a primary care physician for general health and maintenance, but your heart health care will be best provided by an Adult Congenital Cardiologist.\u00a0 Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to find an Adult Congenital Cardiologist in Utah.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”I feel fine, why do I need to be seen by a congenital specialist?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Why do I need to be seen by a congenital specialist” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\nOther<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Will flying affect my pregnancy?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Will flying affect my pregnancy” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]It should not.\u00a0 However, you may need special precautions especially on long flights.\u00a0 Please check with your cardiologist regarding air travel.
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