I want to be able to raise my child knowing that I can be there for her whenever she needs me. I assume your pregnancy went well from your letter and if you are more than six months after delivery now, the chance that you could have some cardiac condition related to the pregnancy is miniscule. Symptoms that you should be concerned about would be chest pain that is severe and is precipitated by strenuous exertion, shortness of breath, palpitations, or extreme fatigue. A constant dull ache in the chest could be caused by many different conditions like muscle strains, stress, reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus, or bronchitis. Again, I suggest that you speak to your regular physician about these symptoms and your concerns.
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