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Welcome to Little Hearts Matter ❤️ We are the only national UK charity offering specialised support to anyone affected by the diagnosis of single ventricle heart condition.
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Vikki’s Story.
Family Stories March 24, 2023

Vikki’s Story.

After attending several routine 20-week scans, we were informed that they couldn’t see everything they needed to see because our ‘Peanut’ kept curling up in awkward positions.  We were referred
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Dan’s Story
Family Stories March 20, 2023

Dan’s Story

Our brave fighter Ellis, was born 10th November 2009 at just 36 weeks weighing 4lb 5oz. His cardiaccondition, Tricuspid atresia, VSD and severe pulmonary stenosis, was diagnosed during a routine20wk
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“This is the reality of being a Heart Mummy” – Jade’s Story
Family Stories January 9, 2022

“This is the reality of being a Heart Mummy” – Jade’s Story

We try to stay so strong, with a smile on our faces to make sure our little ones don’t see how much we hurt on the inside, knowing that they have
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Claire & Vinnie’s Story
Family Stories January 9, 2022

Claire & Vinnie’s Story

Claire Holliday, from Birmingham, is mother to 4 year old Vinnie who is waiting for a heart transplant. They’ve been in and out of hospital throughout the last year. Claire
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Maggie and Daniel’s Story
Family Stories January 9, 2022

Maggie and Daniel’s Story

The pandemic and lockdown has created monumental changes for young people. Parents of young people with half a heart have been living with fear and anxiety.  Those with added learning difficulties
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Life For A Heart-Family In 2021 – Jen’s Story
Family Stories January 9, 2022

Life For A Heart-Family In 2021 – Jen’s Story

Jen is heart-mum to Sophie who is 11 and has Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Jen talks about her experiences of lockdown as a heart-family and how their normal is different.
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Heart Surgery During A National Lockdown – Max’s Story
Family Stories January 9, 2022

Heart Surgery During A National Lockdown – Max’s Story

Hello world. Max (youngest of four siblings) was born early on the 2nd of Jan 2020. He was scheduled for a planned C-Section on the 6th of Jan, but had
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Our HLHS Journey and why I created an app for families like ours
Family Stories January 8, 2022

Our HLHS Journey and why I created an app for families like ours

Having a child is an exciting journey – and when you have your first, it’s like a great big step into the unknown. When I was pregnant with Maisie, like
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LHM Father’s Day 2020 – Paul’s Story
Family Stories January 8, 2022

LHM Father’s Day 2020 – Paul’s Story

“Isobel has Mitral Atresia with Double Outlet Right Ventricle, which is a variation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. She’s 10 and before we’ve blinked, she’ll be in secondary school. Before
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“To have any chance in life, he would have to face 3 operations” – Charlene’s Story
Family Stories January 8, 2022

“To have any chance in life, he would have to face 3 operations” – Charlene’s Story

15 years ago I was given the most difficult choice of my life. I carried my baby for 8 months and at 5 months I was told the most heart-breaking
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