PPCM (Peripartum Cardiomyopathy) A Pregnancy Awareness & Prevention Project

 "PPCM Awareness Day Is Everyday" 

We promote & fight for healthy pregnancies. 

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 pregnancy induced heart failure; a relatively unknown yet deadly heart disease surrounding new mothers. We are on a mission to implement systems, spread awareness and further research & aid in the prevention of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy as well as provide support to the families that have been deeply affected as a result of PPCM.  We spread awareness in order to save lives! 

No mother needs to die, no child needs to be motherless.

THERE IS A PRACTICAL SOLUTION 

TO THIS  PPCM PROBLEM 

We Fight Against PPCM 

"The Silent Killer"  

"Early Diagnosis Saves Lives"

A key part of our mission is to raise the standard Screening, Testing and Labs with Implementing "during and after pregnancy"

Providing the NT-pro BNP Test, BPN Test & an EKG/Echo 

Demand an EKG/Echocardiogram in her 3rd Trimester. 

All NEEDS to be mandatory in every OBGYN/Birthing Professional offices for ALL Pregnancies & know the heart & EF% 

The Pro B-Type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP) & EKG can save lives with early diagnosis!

"Take action against Pregnancy Induced Heart-Failure"

Shockingly, we have found that  big-name institutions such as  "ACOG"  (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)  DOES NOT support PPCM-Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in regards:

PREGNANCY, DELIVERY, POSTPARTUM CARE, WOMEN'S HEALTH, PROCEDURES. AND  PATIENT EDUCATION .  

HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE? 

Lack of Awareness is life threatening...

Please click  "Goals" for more important information!!!

❤ 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 effects your Gums & Teeth 

           Teeth can effect your heart BIG time before and after birth. 

         Important Note:  PPCM "Peripartum Cardiomyopathy" symptoms get worse AFTER giving birth because PPCM does not peak until DURING or AFTER the newly mom gives birth!

Click the YouTube link to watch 

PPCM Fund -PSA Awarenesses video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRzOcut0KDY&t=45s

@PPCMFundInc. 

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We are heart sisters, we band together and unite as one voice.

On this website we created a download button to print and share our flyer with the world. We created this PDF for everyone to have access to the PPCM Flyer and

help us spread the awareness. 

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or simply spreading the word; THANK YOU, words are not enough. We couldn't accomplish our mission and reaching who we need to reach without the love and help from supporters like you... 

We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality and welcome newcomers with our whole heart... 

We look forward to you to join us on our mission to save lives.      

"PPCM Awareness Day Is Everyday"