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Counselling and support of parents following a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) is a complex process. This chapter outlines the general approach which is adopted at our unit to provide explanation and support following diagnosis of CHD during fetal life. There is an emphasis on the practical considerations including the impact of referral indication, the ultrasound examination itself and the provision of information and support both at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up.
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Tenenbaum, J. (2018). Counselling Following a Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease. In: Simpson, J., Zidere, V., Miller, O.I. (eds) Fetal Cardiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77461-9_13
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