The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast

Ep. 84: CHD Diagnosis, Cath-Lab C-Section, & Infant Loss feat. Carlee


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On this week's episode, we welcome Carlee to share her story. Carlee and her husband received a hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnosis for thier son, James, during Carlee's pregnancy. James passed away at 6 weeks old after being in the CICU, and Carlee has since created the James Doss Memorial Foundation to honor his life while supporting other families who have lost children to congenital heart defects.

In this episode you will hear:
- Preparing for delivery with a devastating diagnosis
- Delivery via cesarean section in a cath lab at the children's hospital
- Making heartbreaking decisions as first-time parents
- Creating the James Doss Memorial Foundation
- Advice for those who are dealing with a CHD (or other) diagnosis

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