01/14/2026
January is Birth Defect Awareness Month, and together, Team CHD Illinois and Stuffed Love are honoring the tiniest hearts with the biggest stories.
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Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect, affecting 1 in every 100 babies born. No two journeys look the same. CHDs can include septal defects like ASD and VSD, valve conditions such as Pulmonary or Aortic Stenosis/Atresia, Tricuspid Atresia, and Ebstein’s Anomaly, as well as more complex diagnoses like Coarctation of the Aorta, TGA, Tetralogy of Fallot, HLHS, TAPVR, and Heterotaxy.
Each diagnosis is more than a medical term.
It represents a heart warrior, a family, and a journey defined by courage, resilience, and hope.
As we step into Heart Month this February, Team CHD Illinois and Stuffed Love will continue to focus on education, awareness, and support—sharing information about different CHDs, amplifying the voices of heart families, and reminding our community that no one walks this path alone.
If you have experienced the weight, fear, love, and bravery that comes with a CHD diagnosis, we see you. Your story matters. 💙
Please feel free to leave a message of encouragement, support, or solidarity for fellow heart families in the comments.
Together, we raise awareness.
Together, we create understanding.
Together, we stand with every heart family—always. 🫶
If CHD has touched your life, we would be honored to recognize your journey in the comments. 🤍
