HOPE BETWEEN HEARTBEATS

A powerful story of resilience, medical insight, and hope for every woman facing a diagnosis of PPCM.

What happens when your heart begins to fail just when you were meant to love the hardest?

In Hope Between Heartbeats, Dr. Ineska Freire Marulanda-a physician, mother, and survivor-shares her deeply personal journey after being diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare and potentially life-threatening form of heart failure that strikes during pregnancy or postpartum. Told through the eyes of both a patient and a medical professional, this book blends emotional storytelling with evidence-based guidance to inform, uplift, and empower.

Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, a family member, or a healthcare provider seeking clarity on this underrecognized condition, this book offers:

✅ A first-hand account of surviving PPCM
✅ Emotional tools for coping with fear, grief, and uncertainty
✅ Clear explanations of diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care
✅ Lifestyle strategies and recovery plans tailored to heart health
✅ Advice on breastfeeding, exercise, family planning, and relationships
✅ Resources for support groups and reliable medical information
✅ A compassionate voice reminding you: you are not alone

Dr. Freire Marulanda breaks the silence surrounding PPCM and provides the book she wished she had when facing the unknown. With chapters that guide you from diagnosis to recovery, and reflections that resonate with strength and vulnerability, Hope Between Heartbeats is not only a resource-but a companion.

Because no mother should die from peripartum cardiomyopathy-and every woman deserves to know there is hope beyond the diagnosis.

❤️ A must-read for patients, partners, and professionals.