🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION:

Because Early Detection Can Save Lives

Too many women experiencing symptoms of heart failure during or after pregnancy are told their symptoms are “normal.” Our mission is to help women feel heard earlier through education, awareness, advocacy, and community resource support.

Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored

Women experiencing the following symptoms during pregnancy or postpartum should speak with a healthcare provider about proper medical evaluation:

Shortness of breath
Swelling in the legs, feet, or face
Chest discomfort
Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
Extreme fatigue
Difficulty breathing while laying down
Persistent coughing
Feeling faint or dizzy

If symptoms become severe or suddenly worsen, seek immediate medical attention.

What Is BNP Testing?

BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide) is a blood test that may help healthcare providers evaluate stress on the heart.

In some situations, elevated BNP levels may indicate heart strain or heart failure-related concerns. BNP testing may be one of several tools used by medical providers alongside additional evaluations such as echocardiograms, imaging, and clinical assessment.

Women experiencing concerning symptoms should discuss proper evaluation and testing options with their healthcare provider.

How LetsTalkPPCM Supports Families

We are currently building awareness and expanding community support opportunities throughout Texas and Georgia. More states coming soon. ❤️‍🩹

Request Educational Resources & Support

Women, families, healthcare professionals, doulas, and advocates interested in maternal heart health awareness or educational screening resources are encouraged to connect with LetsTalkPPCM.

Potential support may include:

Educational information
Awareness materials
Workshop updates
Survivor advocacy support
Community resource connections
Information surrounding physician-guided screening resources

Important Disclaimer

LetsTalkPPCM provides education, awareness, advocacy, and community resource support only. We do not diagnose medical conditions, replace medical care, or independently provide laboratory testing services.

All medical evaluations, diagnoses, laboratory testing, treatment decisions, and physician orders must remain under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms or a medical emergency, please seek immediate help and call 911.

Support Testing

By educating communities, supporting families, and encouraging earlier symptom recognition, we hope to help improve maternal heart health outcomes and increase awareness surrounding PPCM nationwide.

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🩺Understanding BNP: Early Detection

LetsTalkPPCM is proud to partner with Prestige Collection Services to help expand maternal heart health awareness, wellness support, and physician-guided screening resource connections throughout the Atlanta metro area. 💜

Georgia continues facing a major maternal heart health crisis, with cardiovascular conditions and cardiomyopathy remaining among the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths.

Through this community partnership initiative, support may include:

✔️ Free wellness checks
✔️ Blood pressure monitoring
✔️ Oxygen saturation checks
✔️ Heart rate checks
✔️ Physician-guided BNP screening resource support
✔️ Mobile in-home blood draw accessibility support
✔️ Survivor-led education and advocacy

Too many women experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath, swelling, chest discomfort, rapid heartbeat, and extreme fatigue are told their symptoms are “normal.”

🫀 LetsTalkPPCM believes women deserve to be heard earlier.

Apply for BNP Testing Assistance to see if you're eligible for reimbursement. Download our consent form below to share results for Data purposes.

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