The Vitamin K shot has been standard of care for newborns since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggested it in the 1960s. AAP recommends Vitamin K shot for newborns because the benefits outweigh the risks. RISKS OF VITAMIN K DEFICIENCY BLEEDING (VKDB) VKDB is a rare hemorrhagic bleeding disorder that can be life threatening. The bleeding can be visible or inside the body, making it invisible, such as a brain bleed. Brain bleeds happen in about half of all babies who

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

Women’s History Month Black women have long been on the frontlines in the fight for reproductive justice, bodily autonomy and maternal health equity. Their leadership and advocacy have highlighted how one’s race, gender, and class all impact access to reproductive freedom. Black women are often left out mainstream conversations around reproductive rights, and yet their contributions to the movement have built a much larger tent, bringing us closer to a society where all women