ABC 30 Action News | April 15, 2026 | Ana Torrea FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- This week, Black Maternal Health Week is celebrating 10 years since the movement first started. The goal is to amplify the voices of African American mothers and address longstanding disparities in maternal health outcomes. Becoming a new mother can be an exciting milestone, but it can also bring uncertainty and unanswered questions. Learn more about Black Maternal Health Week here Learn more about Bir

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BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) is proud to announce Birthing While Black: A Hospital Guide, developed in partnership with Borne by CRWNMAG , Tre Borden /Co , with support from The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards . This beautiful guide was designed to help Black mothers protect their voice, understand their options, and feel supported throughout their pregnancy journey. In February 2025, Shantay R. Davies-Balch, BWPC President & CEO was awarded The Jam