How Do You Cope With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?
Having a baby is supposed to be one of the best experiences a woman can have. Being diagnosed with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy is one of the worst. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare heart disorder in which a weakened heart is diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after delivery, without other identifiable causes for Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Dilated Cardiomypathy is when the heart becomes weakened and enlarged, and can’t pump blood efficently. The decreased heart function can affect the lungs, liver, and other body systems. Approximately 1,000 women are diagnosed with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in the United States each year. Know that you are not alone. There are many women dealing with this diagnosis and many feel the same feelings you do. Join a support board or support group to talk with other Peripartum Cardiomyopathy women. They can be there for you to lean on, answer questions and to just be a friend. http://www.amothersheart.org is a great place to go. Call your doctor with any quest
