Pregnancy, Contraception, Family Planning and CHD... A/Prof Dominica Zentner

What does having a congenital heart condition mean for pregnancy and fertility? How can my health care team help me prepare for pregnancy and starting a family? What can happen to the heart after having a baby? What is the best contraception to use when not trying for a baby?Cardiologist Dominica Zentner answers these questions and more on this information-packed episode of the podcast.HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auLINKSPregnancy, Contraception and Family Planning (Fact Sheet): https://hkheartkids.blob.core.windows.net/assets/pages/11HKFSexualHealthandPregnancy_v2.pdfListen to heart adult Tegan's experience having babies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1900105/9729547-what-pregnancy-is-like-when-you-have-a-congenital-heart-condition-tegan-s-story Listen to host Rachael's story: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1900105/10031016-the-grief-at-the-heart-of-it-rachael-knowles-storyCREDITSHost: Rachael KnowlesGuest: A/Prof Dominica ZentnerProducer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies