Patient Resources

Your Heart Matters

Are you curious about how pregnancy and post-pregnancy are affected by heart disease? Learn more about cardiovascular screening from this educational video created by the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Your Heart Matters Video
Your Heart Matters on Vimeo (urlisolation.com)

Your Heart Matters (urlisolation.com)

Patient Handouts

Did you screen “at risk” for cardiovascular disease at your last OB visit? Take a look at this handout to see what happens next.

The patient handouts are available to download in English and Spanish; feel free to share them with a family member or friends!

https://sites.uci.edu/cvdriskassessmentmeasures/files/2024/02/OB-Cardiovascular-Disease-CVD-Risk-Assessment-Pregnancy-and-Postpartum-Patient-Education-Material-ENGLISH-e044d6adcea0add0.pdf

https://sites.uci.edu/cvdriskassessmentmeasures/files/2024/02/OB-Cardiovascular-Disease-CVD-Risk-Assessment-Pregnancy-and-Postpartum-Patient-Education-Material-SPANISH-0d3f411132f519a7.pdf

Additional Patient Infographics

Let’s Talk PPCM

A non-profit organization founded by Brianna Henderson, the organization’s focus is to empower and connect women who have experienced or are at risk of developing Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM )during and after pregnancy and ultimately provide a supportive community base where individuals can share their stories, find resources, and receive emotional support. Explore their homepage here.

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Survivor Facebook Support Group

Join a community of women who have survived through a diagnosis of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) through the link below.

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Survivor Support | Facebook

General Pregnancy Support and Tracker Mobile App

The mobile app, What to Expect, offers advice for the moments during pregnancy and after your baby’s arrival.

Pregnancy Apps from What to Expect – Best Pregnancy Tracker App