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Infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is not usually done for the same reasons that adults have CPR performed on them. Whereas adult CPR is very commonly performed for sudden cardiac arrest, infant CPR may need to be performed in a number of situations. Who should learn Infant CPR? Why is it important? Who is qualified to perform Infant CPR? What resources are available online to help people learn CPR? Our Guests today, Ryan and Tarah Eland, know firsthand the importance of Infant CPR. Find out why they are such strong propronents of Infant CPR that they even started their own business to help people worldwide learn how to prevent the death of an infant.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

The most common cyanotic congenital heart defect that presents in the first month after birth is transposition of the great arteries (TGA) -- dextro-TGA (d-TGA) and levo-TGA (l-TGA) or congenitally corrected TGA (also known as cc-TGA). Because cc-TGA is rarer than d-TGA, it's not often spoken about. In this episode, we'll have two adult survivors with cc-TGA talk about what it's like living with cc-TGA, how it's affected their lives and what advice they have for parents of babies with cc-TGA.The episode opens with Carol Raimondi. Carol Raimondi was born in 1975 with levo-transposition of the great arteries, pulmonary stenosis, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect (or VSD) and dextrocardia. Her first surgery at age 5, repaired her VSD and widened her pulmonary artery. Soon after that, she required a pacemaker. She has had 3 more open-heart surgeries – at ages 12, 21 and 31, and numerous pacemaker surgeries.David Franco was born on December 19, 1966. His heart defect was not detec

Children who are born with complex congenital heart defects and require open-heart surgery in the first year of life are more at risk for having brain injuries which will result in problems learning speech, language and academic skills. Who is most at risk? Are there certain heart defects that result in more learning problems later than others? What can parents do to help their children who have to have open-heart surgery before their first birthday? Today's Guest, will discuss these issues and more!Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Congenital heart defects claim far too many Heart Warriors' lives. It is a leading cause of death amongst newborns and consequently, there are a lot of bereaved parents suffering the loss of their precious babies. How does a parent survive the loss of their child for even one day, much less during the holiday season? Join us on Heart to Heart with Anna as we debunk some common myths about losing a child, gain some valuable advice from two mothers who have been there and talk about some healthy ways to handle the most devastating event a parent can ever experience -- the death of their child.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

So many of us parents were told that our children wouldn't survive to adulthood decades ago. It's a different world now, with most children born with congenital heart defects having better surgeries and better outcomes than ever before! But what about the transitions parents have to make? As our CHD Warriors go from being children to adults, how does our relationships change? What about medical decisions? What happens when children don't want parents making medical decisions for them? What happens when children are afraid or reluctant to make those decisions themselves? What are some healthy ways parents can make the transition from being the parent of a CHD child to a CHD adult? We'll discuss those issues with a father of an adult daughter and a mother of an adult son. If you've ever wondered if it gets any easier as our children get older, you won't want to miss this show.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Fac

It seems that most teens and young adults go through a normal period of rebellion. Some only grow out their hair (or get it cut in some trendy fashion), others get tattoos or piercings. It's common for young adults and teens to experiment with alcohol, even before they should do so legally. What happens when the person rebelling was born with a congenital heart defect? Today's show will feature two Guests who were born with critical congenital heart defects who went through a period of rebellion. They will share their stories and advice with us today.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

Is it safe to use nontraditional medicine with babies and children who were born with congenital heart defects? Do others in the heart community use non-traditional medicine? Why would a parent consider using complementary and alternative medicine with their children born with heart defects? This episode features Carolyn Harrington, the owner of Maty's Healthy Products. Carolyn is the mother of Maty, a daughter who was born with a congenital heart defect and who has had several open-heart surgeries. Discover why Carolyn started Maty's Healthy Products and whether or not using complementary and alternative medicine might be an option for you or a loved one. The information contained in our show is not intended to-constitute comprehensive professional medical services or treatment of any kind. The CONTENT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. Our show should be considered as an educational service only.For links mentioned in this show, check out the Heart to Heart with Anna w

How can members of the congenital heart defect (CHD) community lobby for change in today's laws in the United States? One thing they can do is to come together as a unified group to speak to their lawmakers and request, in a collective voice, for changes to occur.This is how the Congenital Heart Futures Act came into effect. Members of the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) organized a coalition of members to storm the Hill together to request more government money being spent on those with congenital heart defects. Today's episode will feature 2 ACHA members who met with lawmakers on the Hill to discuss the future of those born with congenital heart defects.If you've ever wondered how you could take a stand a make a difference, not only for today's survivors but for all future survivors, you won't want to miss this show.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showA

Have you ever wondered what Eisenmenger's Syndrome is? Who gets it? What are the symptoms? How does it affect a person's body from childhood to adulthood? What changes occur with the aging survivor?Carolyn Robinson, a long-time Eisenmenger Syndrome Survivor will answer these questions and more as she details her life story of being diagnosed with this condition and surviving long enough to become a grandmother! Carolyn is a published author. She wrote an essay entitled "Leading the Troops" for The Heart of a Mother, which was an anthology of stories by women affected by congenital heart defects. Carolyn's essay was in the Mothers with Congenital Heart Defects chapter and detailed her efforts to become a mother.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwit

As the parent of a child with a life-threatening heart defect, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the new "heart world" the family is immediately part of. On this show two mothers who have children with critical congenital heart defects (CHDs) will discuss how they became empowered members of the CHD community by tapping into ways to help others in their community. Wayverly Mouse-Evangelista will share how her love of arts and crafts enabled her to find a way to reach out to others in the CHD community. She will share what specific items she has created for the heart community and how others can find them.Susan Vanderpool will share how her situation caused her to see a need for vital information in a heartbeat. She will tell us about how she created a product to calm mothers' fears. Having a school-aged child with a major heart defect in school full-time, away from a loving parent, can be a scary prospect. Ms. Vanderpool shares how her product can relieve parents' anxiety about this si

One of the most helpless feelings in the world is being told your child has a congenital heart defect, will need surgery and will have a lifetime of follow-up appointments and untold future procedures. Some parents have great difficulty dealing with this kind of stress, all parents suffer post-traumatic stress syndrome after they hand their children over to a surgeon without knowing if they'll ever see their children alive again. It takes a really special parent to survive that trauma and then to turn that angst into a vehicle to help others. Our interview with Lori M. Jones will cover her involvement as a congenital heart defect advocate and an author of a book to help others in the CHD community. Join us as we find out what inspired her to reach out to help others, what her greatest challenge was in writing her book and what new projects she has on the horizon.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!S

What author and public figure has had a child born with a congenital heart defect? What efforts has this person taken to spread awareness of congenital heart defects? Our special guest, Bret Baier, is working hard to promote his book about congenital heart defects with a grateful heart since his son, Paul, is a survivor. Bret Baier works for Fox News and is the host of Special Report. He will share ways he is promoting congenital heart defect awareness and what parents around the globe can do to help spread awareness, too.Just a quick shout-out to all of the amazing supporters who like, share, and comment on our program via Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite