What To Expect At Your Upcoming Cardiology Appointments
Fetal Medicine Visit #1 Goals of Visit: Introduction to heart problem and plan Introduction to fetal medicine team Fetal Cardiology Visit #2 The diagnosis Review what will happen at delivery hospital and transfer of baby to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Understanding what surgery or intervention is expected before discharge home from the hospital Discussing expectations for hospital stay before and after surgery Review resources/additional services to help provide support Fetal Cardiology Visit #3 Reviewing the diagnosis Reviewing what will happen at the time of delivery and in the first 1-2 days of life Introduce research studies currently being offered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Understanding long term plan for surgeries Reviewing expected long term outcome/prognosis Resources on additional services to help provide support Discussing preparing to take your baby home from hospital