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Getting Ready for My Heart Cath: A Cardiac Catheterization Book for Kids - Preparation and Recovery
Paperback
Publisher: Fzwbooks
Published: Jul 1 2025
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Is your little one getting ready for a heart cath? Are they feeling a little nervous?
Getting Ready for My Heart Cath is a thoughtful, interactive picture book written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 15 years of experience, created especially for your little one who is preparing for a heart catheterization (also known as a heart cath).
With gentle, age-appropriate language, kid-friendly illustrations, and engaging activities, this book transforms a complex medical experience into something understandable, empowering, and far less scary.
Your little one will:
- Learn what a heart cath is and why it's needed-in clear, age-appropriate language
- Explore the hospital experience step-by-step: from arrival to recovery
- Meet their heart and anesthesia doctors and feel empowered to ask questions
- Discover fun ways to relax during recovery-and even plan a celebration after!
Filled with fun illustrations, calming reassurances, and space to personalize each step of the journey, this book helps your little one feel prepared, supported, and brave.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, medical professional, or educator, Getting Ready for My Heart Cath is a valuable tool to reduce anxiety, build trust, and help your little one face their procedure with confidence and bravery.
Get your copy today!!
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