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Ashley Zimmerman always wanted to have a family, but after suffering a stroke and getting her mitral valve replaced at 24, a future pregnancy would have it's difficulties.
However, thanks to maternal cardiologist Sabrina Phillips, M.D., who works with women congenital heart disease or other heart disease, Zimmerman was able to have a successful pregnancy and celebrate this past Mother's Day with her 8-month-old son.
Originally appearing on the Sharing Mayo Clinic blog, learn more about Zimmerman, her health condition, her pregnancy and her baby boy.
- Learn more about maternal cardiology.
- Read about heart valve surgery and stroke.
- Check out Mayo Clinic's Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic.
- Connect with others talking about heart disease and stroke on Mayo Clinic Connect.
- Explore Mayo Clinic's Rochester campus.
- Request an appointment.
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