Congenital Heart Defects and Family Functioning
Ages Prenatal - 24
When a child has a congenital heart defect (CHD), the entire family is affected. Heart defects can influence how family members connect and relate to one another, and can change existing family dynamics. In this video, Dr. David DeMaso explains how heart defects can influence a family, and how families can preserve what matters most to them.
Video: family effects of congenital heart defects
Developmental care is best when it is local. Families local to Boston can receive care from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program (CNP). Families from other regions can use the link below to find their local care team.
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