Table 1 Description of critical moments in the four steps of life.
| • Infancy | Cardiac surgery/frequent hospital admission can cause interruption and/or modification of the relationship between child and parents |
| Onset of preschool, physical activity limitations | |
| • Childhood | Onset of school, learning deficits |
| • Adolescence | Adolescence crisis |
| Corporeal image and sexuality | |
| • Adult age | Pregnancy |
| Employment |