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LISTERIA: WHAT TO KNOW
What is Listeria? Listeria , also known as listeriosis, is a food-borne disease caused by the bacterium L. monocytogenes. It can make you...
Sep 13, 20242 min read

THE MATERNITY CARE EXPERIENCES DATA BOOK
The Center for Health Equity (CHE), in collaboration with community experts and UCSF researchers, developed a Maternity Care Experiences...
Jul 31, 20241 min read

INTERNATIONAL GROUP B STREP MONTH
July is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy and early infancy. Group B...
Jul 25, 20243 min read

HIV AWARENESS AND PREVENTION - GET TESTED!
(photo credit: CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign ) WHAT IS HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the...
Jun 25, 20245 min read


YOUR BABY IS GROWING!
Your baby is growing! Learn more about the exciting milestones of your baby's growth and development from weeks 1 to 40.
Jun 13, 20241 min read

NUTRITION - 7 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER PREGNANCY
Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily...
Jun 10, 20241 min read
MIFEPRISTONE FOR MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
What is Mifepristone? Mifepristone (MIF-e-PRIS-stone) is an FDA-approved drug that is used for medical termination of pregnancy up to 70...
Mar 27, 20242 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, 20231 min read


PREGNANCY & COVID-19 VACCINES
The COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can protect you from severe illness and complications that can affect your pregnancy and baby. The...
Sep 6, 20231 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...
Jul 27, 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...
May 22, 20233 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

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

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
IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE HEALTH INEQUITIES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE
Improve Health Inequities for Pregnant People using National Claims Data SUMMARY Maternal health inequities are a top public health...
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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