I Planned a Natural Labor, What Happened Next Left Me Fighting for My Life
Summary
A woman named Casey Gould planned for a natural childbirth, but she developed a rare heart condition during labor that led to an emergency cesarean section. Gould was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a form of heart failure that occurs in late pregnancy, and required extensive medical intervention. Both she and her baby, named Archer, survived after intensive care.Key Facts
- Casey Gould experienced heart failure during labor and had to have an emergency cesarean section.
- She was diagnosed with a condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM).
- PPCM is a rare heart failure condition that happens in late pregnancy or soon after childbirth.
- Gould's ejection fraction, a heart function measure, was 13%, while healthy levels are 50-70%.
- After giving birth, Gould was in a coma for two days.
- She needed blood transfusions, a device to stop internal bleeding, and a ventilator.
- Gould's heart function improved with the help of a device called the Impella CP.
- Both Gould and her newborn son, Archer, are alive.
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