Question 1

what are the chances of second baby having heart defect, if the first baby had a defect?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on why the birth defect occured in the first place - some causes are environmental, like if mom was drinking during early pregnancy, and others are genetic, including a chromosome rearrangement, one major mutations of a specific gene, or many minor mutations in several genes. The risk could be as low as 2-3% or maybe as high as 50%. A clinical geneticist can get you an answer.

Question 2

how many babies with heart defect have bad chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

Heart Defects: Not all babies born with heart problems have problems with their chromosomes, however, there is an association of chromosomal abnormalities such as down's syndrome, trisomy 21, with cardiac abnormalities.  Hope this helps you.

Question 3

does zoloft (sertraline) cause heart defect in babies?

Accepted Answer

YES?NO: There are reports in the literature describing teratogenic effects of the ssri's (effects on the growing fetus) the evidence for causing heart problems is not conclusive yet, so it is hard to say with certainty that zoloft (sertraline) is the cause of heart defects. In any way, it is better to discuss this issue with your prescribing physician
good luck and feel better.

Question 4

what are the chances for an 8 day old infant surviving open heart surgury?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: Different defects have different survival statistics. Most surgeons/cardiologists will want to be put off surgeryuntil the child is older if possible. If needed, some of these procedures must be done early to prevent further deterioration of the situation.  In experienced hands, you are doing the best you can.

Question 5

could a heart murmur as a child/infant be linked to heart defects/disease as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Maybe/maybe not: Infant murmurs are either defects that become obvious or represent transient innocent flow patterns. A true defect would be hard to hide before adulthood, but possible. Adult heart disease is more about age/plaque formation, rhythm disturbances. Some isolated childhood problems linger into adulthood but these are defect specific.

Question 6

i had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and 1 day and got 2 readings of the babies heart beat, the first was 133bpm and the second was 176bpm are they ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a wide normal range and it is normal for the count to vary from one study to the next.

Question 7

i just had my first ultrasound my crl is measuring 7 weeks 6 days but the gs is measuring 5 weeks 6 days. the babies heart beat was 138bpm. everything ive read is that if the gs is more then 5 mm smaller pregnancy may not be viable mine is 9mm out?

Accepted Answer

: By NIH website: the rate of fetal death was 80.0% when the gestational sac diameter-crown-rump length difference was less than 5 mm, 26.5% when the difference was 5-7.9 mm (P less than .002 compared with less than 5 mm), and 10.6% when the difference was 8 mm or more (P less than .0001 compared with less than 5 mm). Your fetus should be fine, take care and good luck with your pregnancy.

Question 8

my babe ( infant ) she is 25 days old have heart defect she is sweating when she is sleeping , what is the reasons and the treatments , thanks?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: Your child is sweating because of the increased metabolic rate if her heart. She should be under the care of a cardiologist, especially since she may need to be digitilized.

Question 9

i'm 7 weeks pregnant my first ultra sound is this monday can i possibly hear the babies heart beat? and if not when's the soonest i can hear it??

Accepted Answer

Heartbeat: The baby's heart starts beating at the 6 week point, and it may be visible on ultrasound somewhere between 6-8 weeks.  It can be heard on doppler somewhere between 10-12 weeks.

Question 10

vitamin e  can increase the risk of heart defects in babies.
prenatal one and dha of rainbow light are 60 iu of vitamin e. is it safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a small amount of Vitamin E and the information may not be accurate. You are likely consuming more Vitamin E in your regular diet. All the best and continue your vitamins.

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Could a heart murmur as a child/infant be linked to heart defects/disease as an adult?

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I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and 1 day and got 2 readings of the babies heart beat, the first was 133bpm and the second was 176bpm are they ok?

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I just had my first ultrasound my crl is measuring 7 weeks 6 days but the gs is measuring 5 weeks 6 days. the babies heart beat was 138bpm. everything ive read is that if the gs is more then 5 mm smaller pregnancy may not be viable mine is 9mm out?

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My babe ( infant ) she is 25 days old have heart defect she is sweating when she is sleeping , what is the reasons and the treatments , thanks?

A member asked:

I'm 7 weeks pregnant my first ultra sound is this monday can i possibly hear the babies heart beat? and if not when's the soonest i can hear it??

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Vitamin e can increase the risk of heart defects in babies. prenatal one and dha of rainbow light are 60 iu of vitamin e. is it safe to take?

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