What impact does an infant's atrial septal defect have on development?

Patient's question:

Newborn

Doctor's answer:

Every once in a while, you should go to the hospital to consult a doctor about whether surgery is necessary, because if it's not serious, special treatment may not be required. Pay attention to keeping the baby in a head-high, feet-low position while feeding, and when he is hungry, use two fingers to pinch the nipple to prevent overfeeding or forceful sucking. Also, avoid sleeping on soft beds to prevent the child from being unable to support his body when lying on his stomach while the adult is not present, which could lead to suffocation.