just left the obgyn. sending me to a specialist. she said my baby’s heart is dilated. im currently 32 weeks pregnant. has anyone dealt with this before?
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Could be getting to much blood consistently instead of it circulating in and going out , a hole that’s letting to much blood in, a valve that might be stuck open, these are the things my daughter has and we have been doing echos and cardiology has been following her for a few years now.
Hypertension can cause this as well as sleep apnea
I have one question if you didn’t know what it was why didn’t you ask the doctor that is what they are for
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Why wouldn’t yu ask the medical
Professional who examined you 
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Why do people leave the medical doctor just to come to a random Facebook group to ask a medical question?
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She wasn’t able to explain it?
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Wasn’t she like supposed to explain that to you during your appointment?!? Better call the office and speak to your obgyn
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Call in and ask your Dr to explain/clarify. Googling stuff usually leads you down a rabbit hole and causes anxiety and panic.
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Ok guys - she asked for advice and clarification: not judgement.
Basically: the baby’s heart has a condition that can cause the heart chambers to thin and stretch which can cause them to grow larger.
Now: this is not the 1600s and many babies actually have this problem - it’s caught sooner these days most of the time; but a friend of mine just found out and their child is already a toddler. And he’s doing great. 
Breathe. I know as a mom you might be freaking out but remember: the calmer YOU ARE the less stress it puts on the baby’s body/heart.
Do more self care - pamper yourself.
Listen to relaxing music - share it with your baby, (mine loved classical piano music by Yiruma.)
Go get back and feet /leg rubs.
Watch your favorite movies.
Remember:
It will be ok.
Just believe it - you’re already this far along, Trust your doctor, trust your body, and do things for you and baby until the birthing 
You’ve got this *hugs *
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What did the doctor say it was? I hoping she answered this question