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Mom Survives Rare Heart Condition After Emergency C-Section

4/18/2026

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Casey Gould, a patient, endured three miscarriages and infertility treatments before becoming pregnant in February 2024.
During labor on November 1, 2024, she required an emergency C-section after sensing something was wrong.
Doctors diagnosed peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition affecting 1 in 5,000 pregnancies.
After spending nine days in the ICU, she now manages her health with medication and regular cardiologist visits.

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Story summary

Casey Gould, a patient, endured three miscarriages and infertility treatments before becoming pregnant in February 2024.
During labor on November 1, 2024, she required an emergency C-section after sensing something was wrong.
Doctors diagnosed peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition affecting 1 in 5,000 pregnancies.
After spending nine days in the ICU, she now manages her health with medication and regular cardiologist visits.