Access to Specialist Care
Location strongly affected access to specialist reproductive and cardiac care for women with CHD. Women in rural areas often had to travel long distances for specialist hospitals able to manage pregnancy and childbirth safely. Relocating f…
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Location strongly affected access to specialist reproductive and cardiac care for women with CHD. Women in rural areas often had to travel long distances for specialist hospitals able to manage pregnancy and childbirth safely. Relocating for childbirth could separate women from social support and contribute to fear, isolation and strain. Peer and family support were important but should not replace specialist professional guidance.