PUMP ACT - PUMPING AT WORK
In 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act to take effect in 2023. The Consolidated Appropriations Act includes...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read
GUIDANCE ON PASTEURIZED DONOR HUMAN BREAST MILK: BILLABLE WITH HCPCS CODE T2101
Human Milk Bank Effective for dates of service on or after December 1, 2022, Medi-Cal covers medically necessary pasteurized donor human...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
UMBILICAL CORD
The umbilical cord is a soft tube-like organ that connects you and your baby through your placenta from the early stages of pregnancy....
Apr 26, 20231 min read
GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that frequently develops around 24-28 weeks of completed pregnancy. Gestational diabetes means...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
PLACENTA HEALTH
The placenta is a temporary organ that only exists in your uterus during pregnancy. It develops in your uterus 7 to 10 days after...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK CBS 47 & KSEE 24, April 12 & 13
Watch Here: CBS 47 4/13/23 CBS 47 (5:45 AM) – Black Maternal Health Week http://my.tvey.es/y3ZFo 4/12/23 CBS 47 (6:00 PM) – Black...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
CALIFORNIA SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI) TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IN PREGNANCY
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Apr 12, 20231 min read
Kangaroo Care
Kangaroo care is a practice of holding your baby on your chest. Your baby should wear only a diaper and a hat and socks to help stay...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
PREECLAMPSIA
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and...
Apr 10, 20231 min read
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH CIRCLES (BMHC)
Key learnings from 12 months of community engagement The Black Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) in partnership with a local health...
Feb 17, 20231 min read
MARY FRANCIS HILL COLEY: ALL MY BABIES
Historically, Black doulas and mid-wives have held highly esteemed positions in African American communities. Beyond birth work, Black...
Feb 9, 20231 min read
SAFER RELATIONSHIPS
First things first! If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, call your local hotline or the National...
Jan 24, 20231 min read
ANEMIA DURING PREGNANCY
Your body needs healthy red blood cells to produce energy. As your red blood cells move, they transport Oxygen not only to your organs...
Nov 8, 20222 min read
PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION 2022
IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2022 PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, preterm birth is the delivery of an infant before 37...
Oct 13, 20221 min read
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MPOX (MONKEYPOX)
Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral infection and is part of the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. Learn the facts to keep the...
Sep 15, 20221 min read
SAFER SLEEP
Congratulations on giving birth to your wonderful baby! We know that you and other family members want what is best for your baby....
Sep 15, 20221 min read
PREGNANCY AND STRESS
BLACK WOMEN LIKE YOURSELF CARRY THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD ON THEIR SHOULDERS. Black women are often the problem-solvers, educators,...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
EXCESSIVE HEAT & PREGNANCY
WHY PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXTREME HEAT? Pregnant people are more vulnerable to heat illness. Exposure to excessive heat can reduce the...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
BLACK MOBILE UNIT
The BLACK Mobile Health Unit is a community health and training vehicle designed to serve Black birthing persons, babies, and doulas. The...
Aug 17, 20221 min read
OLIVIA "LIV" - BLACK BIRTHING SIMULATOR
Our Wireless and Tetherless, Maternal and Neonatal Care Patient Simulator, Olivia. is a state-of-the-art training birth simulator with...
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