Comments on: Children's researchers investigate the genetics of congenital heart disease

By: Andi

Andi — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:48:00 +0000

After just having my first child seven months ago, I am so happy to have heard how much research and time they are putting into finding out more about CHD. I was born with a CHD almost 30 years ago, when they knew very little and my outcome was not great, but today their is so much they can do even before a baby is born. Of course I was a high risk patient throughout my pregnancy, and underwent a few extra tests to make sure m baby was growing normally! Thankfully he was born healthy. Still a patient of Children’s cardiology unit today, it always breaks my heart when I see children in the waiting room, I always forget I was once one of them, but as a new mom it brings it to a whole new level. I take tremendous pride in being a part of Children’s Hospital Boston and will continue to do what I can to help them learn more about CHD in hopes that it will help lessen the amount of children born with a CHD.

By: M. Harrison

M. Harrison — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:35:05 +0000

So glad to hear this! Considering 1 in 10 children are born with some type of congenital heart disease, our son being one of them, it's an area needing much research. Knowing more would have given us some comfort in choosing to expand our family. We're so thankful for the transplant team at CHB and are hopeful for the results of their work!

By: M. Harrison

M. Harrison — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:35:00 +0000

So glad to hear this! Considering 1 in 10 children are born with some type of congenital heart disease, our son being one of them, it’s an area needing much research. Knowing more would have given us some comfort in choosing to expand our family. We’re so thankful for the transplant team at CHB and are hopeful for the results of their work!