Fetal Heart Conditions

We went in for a 32-week ultrasound yesterday after having a completely normal 20-week anatomy scan. The technician immediately put us on the phone with a doctor after the scan telling us that one side of the baby’s heart looks bigger than the other. We’ve been referred to a fetal cardiologist for echo cardio gram but the waiting for a phone call is driving us crazy. Has anyone had experience with this?

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No but hope all is ok!! ❤️

Kind of, I was born with an enlarged heart which went away as I started walking. As a precaution I did have to see a fetal cardiologist to check my daughter’s heart to understand if she’d have a similar condition.

Not the exact same but during my anatomy scan the doctors weren't able to see the heart as well as they wanted and are concerned that the baby has vsd heart condition this is where there is a hole in the heart. They are sending me to a fetal specialist to exam further and they called me yesterday to book my appointment. I just remain hopefully it's something the child can grow out of. I also try not to worry so much as that puts more strain on the body as well.

i am remaining hopeful for you as well! I hope you get more answers at your appointment. We were just told we will be getting an echo cardio gram with the fetal cardiologist next week so hopefully more answers there too. 🙏🏻

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