Cardiomyopathy can develop as a very rare complication of pregnancy, occurring in the last trimester of pregnancy or within the first 6 months following delivery.
High blood pressure, family history, thyroid disorders, being pregnant more then once, diabetes, narrowed blood vessels of the heart, and other conditions are predisposing factors for cardiomyopathy.
Women who develop cardiomyopathy during pregnancy may recover completely and those who don't are managed medically.
Talk with your cardiologist about drugs that you can use during pregnancy, to ease your symptoms and improve your hearts function.
You should be closely monitored for your hearts function with regular check ups.
After your condition is stabilized due to drug treatment, you can be performed induced vaginal delivery.
Prolonged hospital stay for you is important after delivery.
Limit your physical activity, avoid strenuous activity, and not lift anything heavier than 15 pounds (6.8 kg), now and after delivery.
Don't drink more that 2 liters of fluids daily, avoid alcohol and products containing caffeine, and limit salt to 2 grams daily.

Best wishes!

I wanted to thank you for your answer, for I wanted to know where it could have come from. However, I have two young children I cannot ignore; unfortunately, the 15lb. limit cannot be followed. I will, however, be careful in what I do and get rest. One other thing- I have regular to low blood pressure: 113/64 to 74. It has been this way for all my life, even with this diagnosis. Does anyone else possibly have any suggestions?
Thanks again, MandMs!