Cardiac disease in pregnancy and the first year postpartum: a story of mental health, identity and connection

Abstract Background Women with cardiac disease in pregnancy and the first year postpartum often face uncertainty about their condition and the trajectory of their recovery. Cardiac disease is a leading cause of serious maternal morbidity and mortality, and the prevalence is increasing. Affected wome...

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Main Authors: Jane Hutchens, Jane Frawley, Elizabeth A. Sullivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04614-1