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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...
Jun 16, 20232 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...
May 22, 20233 min read

PRACTICAL NEWBORN CARE TIPS
Whether you're a father, caregiver, or support person to a newborn, we know it can sometimes feel like a lot! Check out our tips for...
May 19, 20231 min read


PUMP ACT - PUMPING AT WORK
In 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act to take effect in 2023. The Consolidated Appropriations Act includes...
Apr 28, 20232 min read

HUMAN BREASTMILK GUIDANCE ON OBTAINING PASTEURIZED DONOR HUMAN BREAST MILK (PDHM)
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, human milk provides health benefits for all newborn infants but is of particular...
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 (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops around 24-28 weeks of pregnancy . This occurs when the level of insulin...
Apr 26, 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 25, 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 20, 20231 min read


CALIFORNIA SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI) TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IN PREGNANCY
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Apr 19, 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 13, 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 12, 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...
Apr 10, 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 17, 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...
Feb 9, 20232 min read

ANEMIA DURING PREGNANCY
Your body needs healthy red blood cells to produce energy. As your red blood cells move, they transport oxygen to your organs, and when...
Jan 24, 20231 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...
Nov 8, 20222 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...
Oct 13, 20221 min read

SAFER SLEEP
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death. Here are some very important steps...
Sep 15, 20221 min read

PREGNANCY AND STRESS
Sometimes it feels like Black women carry the weight of the world on our shoulders Black women are often the problem-solvers, educators,...
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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