In this episode we sit down with Lisa Schwartz—content creator, author, and new mom—as she shares her intense and unexpected experience with postpartum cardiomyopathy. Lisa opens up about the frightening health scare that struck shortly after her daughter’s birth, leading to heart failure and an extended hospital stay. Through humor and honesty, she recounts the warning signs she initially dismissed, the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and how this life-threatening condition reshaped her approach to motherhood and privacy. This episode offers valuable insights into the realities of postpartum health, patient advocacy, and the need for awareness around lesser-known maternal health issues. Takeaways: Postpartum cardiomyopathy is a rare but serious condition that can occur after childbirth, leading to heart failure and requiring immediate medical attention. Self-advocacy in healthcare is vital; Lisa’s persistence helped her receive a proper diagnosis despite initial dismissals of her symptoms as anxiety. Understanding the symptoms of heart failure—such as swelling, shortness of breath, and fluid buildup—is essential for early intervention. The journey of recovery and adapting to new motherhood after a health crisis can be daunting, but Lisa’s story highlights resilience and hope. Raising awareness of postpartum health risks helps empower women to seek care and advocate for themselves during and after pregnancy. — Want to Learn About Lisa Schwartz: Instagram: @lisaschwartz YouTube: youtube.com/lisbug — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! [email protected] Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: Anatomy Warehouse Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi. Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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