This question has been posted in these health communities: Congenital Heart Disease
Q: If a child is born with congenital heart disease is there a higher likelihood that a sibling will be born with congenital heart disease?
My son was born with congenital heart disease. We are ready to have another baby but are worried that there is a chance the new baby will be born with the same condition. Is this a high possibility?
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