We are getting conflicting opinions about our babys condition in utero, why is that?
Fetal echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the baby’s heart) are wonderful tools to help find problems in the baby’s heart. However, they are by no means perfect. Doctors cannot see every detail and some of it is up to interpretation. Also, as the baby grows, the baby’s condition can change and therefore, the results from fetal echos can change. And, as the baby gets larger, his bones and organs grow and actually make it harder to view the heart through a fetal echo. Since the exact condition of the heart is not known until the baby is born, it is best to find the best surgeon possible to deal with any complications that may arise. If the baby’s condition turns out to be better after birth than expected, which sometimes happens, that is great news.
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