Understanding the symptoms is your first defense against complications Do you know if you have hypothyroidism? Do you know the risks associated with it if you are pregnant? If you have never had symptoms of low thyroid output, your doctor may not test you for the condition when you become pregnant. Routine screening for hypothyroidism…
Marianne’s Story: Optimism and Support Lead to A Joyous Outcome Marianne was recovering from a miscarriage when she felt something was a bit different in her body. A trip to her doctor revealed she was pregnant. Hearing the heartbeat was a joy. Several weeks later, she and her husband went to her OB for an…
Awareness can spell hope to thousands of families Until you are faced with the diagnosis yourself, it may seem unimaginable that a congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common birth defect worldwide, affecting over 40,000 babies in the U.S. alone. For those parents who receive the diagnosis, having reliable information and access to medical…