Belle Von Stockhausen is a new mother in Tucson. After giving birth, Von Stockhausen developed peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare weakness in the heart that often does not present strong symptoms until the issue is too severe to stop. I kept saying I’m not okay, and everyone kept telling me what was happening was normal,” Von Stockhausen said. Two days after Von Stockhausen was sent home, she returned to the emergency room with shortness of breath and more swelling. Von Stockhausen had only her instinct and the insistence of her husband, Adam.

Source: Washington Post January 13, 2018 00:11 UTC