My parents said that the surgeons said the hole was about the size of a quarter. I just had a baby a few months ago, so would appreciate any reassurance you might give me. There are so many more and better treatments for congenital heart disease today than there were in the 60's and 70's, even 80's, so I urge you to get care with a congenital specialist at a congenital heart center. The pregnancy alone causes problems in congenital heart patients that are incompletely repaired since it increases volume, so do not get pregnant again until you have seen a congenital cardiologist and have been given the go ahead. I hope this information is useful.
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