Meet Jody Jenson: Doula Trainer & PPCM Educator

Jody Jenson, CPSS, CCE is a passionate birth doula, educator, and advocate committed to ensuring every birthing person receives not just physical and emotional support, but life-saving information about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) — a rare and often overlooked form of heart failure related to pregnancy.

With years of experience in doula training, Jody brings a unique blend of hands-on birthing support and heart health awareness. Her mission is to educate birth workers, nurses, midwives, and doulas on how to recognize early warning signs of PPCM, empowering them to take timely action for the safety of both mothers and babies.

Her Role with LetsTalkPPCM:

As the official Doula Trainer for LetsTalkPPCM, Jody leads specialized training sessions that combine traditional doula care with advanced PPCM education.
Every trainee leaves with:

Knowledge of PPCM signs & symptoms
Resources for client education and follow-up care
Confidence to advocate for BNP blood testing and cardiac evaluation when needed
A Doula folder with educational materials for expectant mothers

Jody’s Impact
Through her work, Jody is creating a network of Heart-Health-Informed Doulas across the country — each one capable of saving lives through awareness, compassion, and immediate action.

How to Train with Jody
Want to become a PPCM-trained doula?
Join our free Birth Doula Training program with PPCM education and help protect the hearts of mothers everywhere. 📩 Email: admins@letstalkppcm.org

Quote from Jody:

"Every doula has the power to change the course of a mother’s life — sometimes, simply by knowing the right questions to ask." Become A Doula Today.

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PPCM Workshops - Birth Workers

PPCM Workshop Training: Virtual & In-Person Options

Educating. Empowering. Saving Lives.

Request our specialized workshop designed to bring life-saving awareness and training about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) to medical professionals, birth workers, and support staff across the U.S.

Participating teams will receive awareness boxes filled with essential resources.

📦 What’s Included in Your Awareness Box:

PPCM Educational Magazines
Signs & Symptoms Flyers
A copy of our PPCM Children's Book: My Mom’s Mighty Heart and Remarkable Heart
Resource folder for patients (or safe keeping)
Awareness T-shirt
Customized water bottle

💬 This training is ideal for nurses, doulas, midwives, OBs, cardiologists, case managers, and community health/birth workers.

💼 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP TRAINING – Nationwide

For all clinics, hospitals, and birth teams outside of Waco, we offer custom virtual PPCM awareness workshops tailored to your team’s needs.

This includes:

Live training session with certified PPCM educators and survivors
Pre-training education packets mailed to your facility
Custom digital resource folder with flyers, printables, and awareness materials
One PPCM Awareness Box shipped to your team (as detailed above)
Option to add-on bulk magazine and awareness materials

🎓 Learn how to:

Identify early warning signs of PPCM
Encourage BNP testing at discharge or during pregnancy
Educate staff on how to provide emotional and clinical support
Discuss maternal heart failure in patient-friendly language

👉 Contact us to learn more or book your virtual session.

🚗 IN-PERSON WORKSHOP TRAINING – Available by Request

Looking for a more hands-on experience? Our founder and certified PPCM education team are available for on-site training sessions for healthcare teams and birth professionals.

🔶 In-person training includes:

Live 2-hour PPCM workshop
Five PPCM Awareness Boxes
Printed signage and hospital materials
Group resource handouts for patient care
BNP Test screening impact reports
A PPCM Screening Questionnaire Tool for use in prenatal or postpartum visits

📬 In-person availability is limited. Contact us to request a training and receive a custom proposal for your team.

🙌 Why PPCM Training Matters:

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening, but often preventable and treatable, form of heart failure that occurs during late pregnancy or shortly after birth. Many healthcare professionals are still unaware of its signs—and that delay costs lives.

🧡 FREE Workshop – Waco, Texas Teams Only

We’re offering free virtual PPCM awareness training to all hospitals, birth centers, OB/GYN offices, and maternal health units in Waco, TX thanks to Baylor Scott & White.

📍 Reserve Your Training Spot

Have questions? Email us at admins@letstalkppcm.org

Rising Concerns

PPCM is a leading cause of maternal deaths in the United States, according to Penn Medicine and other sources.

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