Health Tip: Parenting a Child With a Heart Defect (HealthDay)

(HealthDay News) -- Children born with a heart defect can live long and healthy lives.

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers these recommendations for parents of children born with a heart defect:

• Talk to your doctor about a feeding schedule and calorie-appropriate meal plan for your child.
• Encourage your child to get plenty of physical activity, and speak with the doctor about any exercises your child should avoid.
• Address any emotional issues that bother your child.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/parenting/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20111122/hl_hsn/healthtipparentingachildwithaheartdefect

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