Who WE are
Our Mission
"PPCM Awareness Day Is Everyday"
PPCM Fund Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by PPCM survivors dedicated to saving unsuspecting mothers and their families from Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. PPCM is a "preventable" pregnancy induced heart failure; a relatively unknown yet deadly heart disease surrounding new mothers. We are on a mission to implement systems, spread awareness, further research & aid in the prevention of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. We also aim to one day be able to provide support to the families that have been deeply affected as a result of PPCM.
We spread awareness in order to save lives!
Most have never heard of PPCM, including most medical professionals we've encountered.
How is this possible? There is a cure if treated and it is called early diagnosis with the BNP test that should be mandatory.
THERE'S A PRACTICAL SOLUTION
TO THIS REAL PPCM PROBLEM
We Fight Against PPCM
"The Silent Killer"
PPCM is a Pregnancy Movement!
A "Global Medical Glitch" when there is a prevention...
"Early Diagnosis Saves Lives"
A key part of our mission is to raise the standards for screening, testings, and labs, with implementation both "during and after pregnancy."
Providing the NT-pro BNP Test, BPN Test, Chest X-Ray, an EKG/Echo, etc. can greatly reduce your risks of PPCM.
Get an EKG/Echocardiogram in her 3rd Trimester!
PPCM doesn’t peak until after birth;
The above NEEDS to be mandatory in every OBGYN/
Birthing office for ALL pregnancies;
Know your heart EF%.
The Pro B-Type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP) test & chest x-ray will determine if the heart has enlarged. EKG can save lives with early diagnosis before and after delivery.
Click links to below: LEARN MORE from Dr. James Fett, IPAC LAB and their new study phase "REBITH"
Dr. Fett expresses: " For a long time, I have been convinced CoEnzyme Q-10 helps in both preeclampsia and PPCM, and one way it may help is by inhibiting soluble FLT-1 in both preeclampsia and PPCM. Impacts the angiogenic imbalance and oxidative stress, This builds upon earlier evidence that CoQ10 helps with recovery in dilated cardiomyopathy. This study out of China. More important than Q10 are the other medications, the BB (beta-blockers), ACE-Inhibitors and ARB (angiotensin 2 receptor blockers). The reason is that they are even better at inhibiting soluble FLT-1. But Q10 is a good supplement."
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32697403/Peripartum
Cardiomyopathy: Case Reports
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911830/
Temporal Trends in Incidence and Outcomes of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in the United States: A Nationwide Population‐Based Study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4309108/
- A PPCM Fund PSA -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4jEvyaBOpue58ngiv5CJFg
WOUNDS HAVE WISDOM
PPCM Fund Inc. post on the "Today" Show Interview ~ February 14, 2020
PPCM Fund Inc. created a
Real Buzz on the TODAY show
"Watch The "Today" Show
Pregnancy and health heart National awareness on February 19, 2020
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Lack of Awareness is life threatening...
Please click BELOW for more important information written by our trusted medical professionals, including CDC reports and more...
PPCM Symptoms & Emergency Risk Factors
❤ Difficulty Breathing
This includes severe shortness of breath anytime sitting, when walking, climbing stairs, or even lying flat. Symptoms may get worse at night. Chest pain &/or tightness in the chest and heart often is
mistaken for something less serious;
this can include a heaviness, tightness, pressure
or pain. Also:
-Heart Palpitations or skipping beats
-Fast Heart Rate
-Orthopnea
-Coughing
❤ Fainting or Dizziness
This includes sensations of feeling like you're going to pass out,
especially while seated or standing.
Pay attention to:
-Low blood pressure or may drop when standing-
-Hard time brushing your hair
-High Blood Pressure
-Excessive Fatigue
-Mood Disorders
❤ Swelling & Weight Gain
This unusual weight gain is mainly due to an increase of fluid in the body,
especially in the arms, hands and feet; if more than
2 pounds in 1 day, or 5 pounds in a week,
see a cardiologist immediately.
Look out for:
-Swelling of the ankles & neck veins
-Increased nighttime urination
-Morbid Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
-Preeclampsia
-Malnutrition
-Pain in abdomen
-Dyspnea
❤ PPCM affects your Gums & Teeth
Teeth can be BIG tell tale signs of heart issues.
Important Note: PPCM "Peripartum Cardiomyopathy" symptoms get worse AFTER giving birth because PPCM does not peak until DURING or AFTER the new mom gives birth!
Calling All Angels! Support & Get Involved! Lead with your heart... Use your voice to save lives...
Further down in this website, we have a FREE download button to print and share our PPCM Fund flyer with the world. Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or simply spreading the word; THANK YOU, words are not enough.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality and welcome newcomers with our whole heart and open arms!
We look forward to you joining us on our mission to save lives!
"Wounds Have Wisdom"
Educate yourselves and your doctors; For our future & our childrens' children!
It is medically proven No mother needs to die, no child needs to be motherless from from Peripartum Cardiomyopathy PPCM.
Click the tab "Labs & Goals " to learn more.
We promote & fight for healthy pregnancies with spreading the awareness and hopefully others continue help us with this mission
Women have been giving birth since the beginning of time & we can fly to the moon but virtually none have heard of this global...
"The Silent Killer" that any girl can get...
There is a Prevention with early diagnosis; young healthy girls & women don't need to suffer or die after they give birth if knowing the BNP Test number and compare Before and after giving birth.
**PPCM Peaks once the new mommy gives birth;
There is still time to save her life!
**PPCM can be treated as early as 10 weeks pregnant.
Have you ever seen a news article or headline reading: "New mom died of having chest pains"
or "pregnancy complications." They never mention from what, however most are believed to be PPCM. Why has no one caught on? OR, even worse, have they and aren't doing anything about it??
Either way, its time the suffering ends.
The NT-ProBNP is the ONLY test to diagnose PPCM and cancer and for early diagnosis BUT the blood test is not mandatory. Pregnant women don't know about the test to request the blood test. Therefore suffering and possible deaths will continue When this is a preventable catastrophe.
With fluid comes infection!
"Take action against Pregnancy Induced Heart-Failure"
Shockingly, we have found that most big-name institutions
DO NOT support PPCM in regards to
awareness, education, or prevention.
Use Your Voice!!!
Save A Mom. Spread The Word.
Share in the conversation everywhere
@PPCMfund
One Conversation or Post CAN SAVE A LIFE.
"PPCM Awareness Day Is Everyday"
Donate now
- Your generous gift will help us put an end to PPCM!
- No mother needs to suffer or die.
- No child needs to be motherless.
