Child-Free Futures and Family Planning with CHD
Update: 2025-06-01
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In the 29th episode of The CHC Podcast, host Anna Jaworski, a heart mom to an adult with a single ventricle heart, and co-host Annie Ulchak, along with co-producers Nicholle Bilodeau and Guy Simkhay, discuss family planning choices for adults born with critical congenital heart defects (CHD). The episode features guests Amy Erhart and Meagan Houpt, both born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), who share their unique paths—choosing a child-free life and adopting, respectively. The conversation delves into the medical, social, and personal decisions impacting family planning, societal expectations, and the challenges and supports experienced along the way. The episode also addresses the impact of genetics, the challenges of adoption, and the emotional complexities involved in these life-altering decisions.
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