WHEN TO REPORT

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) Chest pain HIGH RISK PREGNANC

Y

are problems present at birth

that affect the structure and COngtenital
function of the heart.
heart defects
shortness of breath
They can affect how blood flows through
the heart and out to the rest of the body.
CHDs can vary from mild (such as a small
hole in the heart) to severe (such as

palpitation
missing or poorly formed parts of the
heart).

hypertension
 Prevention
RISK FACTOR THAT
AFFECT THE PREGNANCY SYMPTOMPS OF HAVING A
CONGINETAL HEART DISEASE

smoking

obesity
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Hypertension

obesity Reducing obesity, providing

better control of diabetes, and
Fainting preventing tobacco exposure
diabetes
during pregnancy are all actions
Chest pain we can take today that hold
promise for preventing congenital
heart defects. As medical care
and treatment have advanced,
infants with congenital heart
defects are living longer and
healthier lives.

Rapid heart rate