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Jan 317 min read

9 TRAILBLAZING BLACK WOMEN WHO SHAPED HISTORY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024

Join us as we celebrate and spotlight remarkable Black women whose stories deserve greater recognition! #1 DR. REBECCA LEE CRUMPLER...

Jan 192 min read

HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH & CENTRAL VALLEY JUSTICE COALITION

In the month of January, we direct our attention to a critical issue - the prevention of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime...

Jan 162 min read

KICKSTART YOUR NEW YEAR WITH 3 HEALTHY HABITS

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2024, many of us set resolutions and goals, but maintaining them can be challenging. Prioritize your health...

Jan 46 min read

THE BENEFITS OF DOULA CARE - BACKED BY SCIENCE

Evidence shows that the type of support doulas provide can contribute to: Lowering unnecessary C-sections rates Delivering healthier...

Nov 30, 20233 min read

CARING FOR YOUR BABY IN THE NICU: QUICK TIPS!

About the video In this brief interview, BWPC's Ta-She-Ra Manning (Program Coordinator & Doula Trainee) opens up about her journey...

Nov 7, 20231 min read

PRETERM BIRTH AWARENESS & PREVENTION

WHAT IS PRETERM BIRTH? A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy (gestation) are considered...

Nov 7, 20234 min read

PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION 2023

We joined with partners, First 5 Fresno Count y , to proclaim November Prematurity Awareness Month in the County of Fresno. Thank you to...

Nov 1, 20231 min read

YOUR BABY IS ALMOST HERE! - DELIVERY MODES

Planning the delivery of your baby is an important element of your birth experience. Depending on your current and past pregnancies and...

Nov 1, 20231 min read

KEEP YOUR BABY HEALTHY & SAFE FROM COVID-19

Get Vaccinated COVID -19 vaccines reduce the risk of getting COVID-19 and can also reduce its spread Be sure to get everyone in your...

Oct 27, 20233 min read

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS & TIPS FOR EARLY DETECTION

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a reminder to prioritize our well-being and physical health, including our breasts. Get to know...

Oct 12, 20232 min read

THE BLACK DOULA TRAINING STARTS THE SECOND COHORT!

We are pleased to share that in September, 13 new doulas-to-be embarked on their journey to become full-spectrum community doulas!...

Oct 10, 20231 min read

FAMILY PLANNING -BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS

You and your partner deserve information about family planning or reproductive planning options. Information and planning will help you...

Oct 10, 20231 min read

COVID-19 COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEBINAR

With COVID-19, Flu, and RSV cases rising, BWPC's African American Coalition team collaborated with Pastor B. T. Lewis to host a community...

Sep 29, 20231 min read

PREGNANCY & IMMUNIZATIONS

Vaccines, screenings, and immunizations are essential elements of pregnancy care: Pregnant women's resistance to infections decreases...

Sep 6, 20231 min read

COVID-19 - MANAGING SYMPTOMS & PRECAUTIONS

Our immunity against COVID-19 has grown due to vaccination , earlier infection, or both. But COVID-19 still spreads easily, and some...

Sep 6, 20231 min read

PREGNANCY & COVID-19 VACCINES

COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can protect you from severe illness and complications that can affect your pregnancy and baby. The...

Aug 29, 20233 min read

BACK TO WORK OR SCHOOL? HERE’S YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS

As a working or studying parent, there are unique challenges you will encounter when breastfeeding. Making the transition back to school...

Jul 27, 20233 min read

OPILL: A STEP TOWARDS MORE ACCESSIBLE CONTRACEPTION

Update: Since early 2024, Opill is available over the counter, online and at certain retailers in the U.S. Contraceptive Accessibility is...

Jun 16, 20232 min read

JUNETEENTH AND THE CONTINUED WORK TOWARDS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH JUSTICE

Juneteenth is here! During this holiday we celebrate freedom, resilience, Black Joy, Black Autonomy, and Black prosperity. It is a time...

May 22, 20233 min read

TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY

As Black women, we carry a lot on our shoulders every day. We take on many roles such as mothers, nurturers, caregivers, providers, and...

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