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There are many different types and combinations of congenital heart defects. 

After your baby is born they should receive a range of examinations by a health professional to check for any possible medical conditions – ensuring they are detected early. Sometimes during the course of one of these examinations a medical professional may observe something unusual with your child’s heart or may suspect a problem.

Common symptoms which may indicate a problem include:



•   A blue-ish tint to the skin shortness of breath tiring quickly;
•   Collapse or falling asleep during feeds;
•   Another common indicator of a possible heart condition a medical professional may detect is a heart murmur