Dr. Brian Koos, MediaSource (IMAGE) MediaSource Caption Dr. Brian Koos examines a pregnant patient at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. A record number of women born with complex congenital heart defects are now reaching childbearing age and wishing to become pregnant. Though they were discouraged in the past, new recommendations suggest successful pregnancy is possible under close supervision by a team of specialists. Credit Please courtesy: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Usage Restrictions Please be sure to courtesy Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.