Before You Look for Information on Congenital Heart Defects

Sorting through the wealth of online information on congenital heart defects can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with congenital heart defects, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

Around the About network

There's information on congenital heart defects all around About.com. These three sites will give you a good start.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of congenital heart defects diagnosis and treatment.

CHD organizations

These organizations promote research and offer in-depth information on congenital heart defects.

Help for parents

These sites by and for parents give information and support on raising kids with congenital heart defects.

E-mail lists

These lists help parents of children with congenital heart defects connect with one another to provide help, advice and fellowship.

For kids

These sites offer information on congenital heart defects in a fun, child-friendly package.

Shopping

Shop these sites for products that raise awareness and funds for congenital heart disease.