You’re expecting a baby – congratulations!
If you have received the unexpected news that your baby has congenital heart disease (CHD) during your pregnancy, please know that you are not alone. Tiny Tickers is here to support you.
Please find links to some of our support services below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email our team info@tinytickers.org.
Join a parent-to-be online peer support group
Our free, six-week online peer support groups give heart parents-to-be the chance to meet others in similar situations and prepare for the journey ahead. Led by a qualified facilitator and heart mum.
Receiving unexpected news at your antenatal scan
This can be a worrying time for you and we hope this information gives you some insight into what to expect. It is important to remember you are not alone.
Finding Out video
In this video, parents of babies with congenital heart disease tell us how they found out about their baby’s condition during their 20 week pregnancy scan and how they coped with the news
Preparing for the birth of you baby webinar
This family support webinar offers advice and support to parents who have received an antenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) and are preparing for their baby’s birth.
Order a family support pack
These free packs contain an information and advice booklet, tips from other heart parents and a pair of bonding squares for use in hospital. You can also order a support booklet for siblings.
Beyond the hospital bag
In this blog post, our parent-to-be support group facilitator and heart mum, Abbie, gives us her tips for packing a ‘hearty hospital bag’.
