CHD Real Stories
Hear from parents and survivors of CHD as they share their powerful stories.
CHD Survivor Stories
Naomi James
Ceirra Zeager
Kristal and Ariel
CHD Survivor Victoria Rodriguez Video Diaries
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Victoria introduces herself and talks about her pregnancy.
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Victoria talks about the second echocardiogram for her baby.
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Victoria eats a heart heathy breakfast with Isabella!
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Victoria gets a call from the Children’s Hospital to get an echo and consultation done for the baby.
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Victoria spends some time with Isabella by watching Mulan with her!
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Victoria has pregnancy insomnia and eats a late night snack!
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Victoria is 32 weeks pregnant and gives us an update about the consultation that happened at the Children’s Hospital.
Tools and Resources for CHD Survivors and their Families
NEW! Questions expectant mothers can ask their doctors about CHD at different points in their pregnancies.
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