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...
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- May 19
- 1 min
Practical Newborn Care Tips for Dads
Check out our tips for bathing your baby, supporting breastfeeding, and practicing Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin). Black men and fathers,...
- Apr 28
- 2 min
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 26
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that frequently develops around 24-28 weeks of completed pregnancy. Gestational diabetes means...
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Preterm Birth Awareness & Prevention
WHAT IS PRETERM BIRTH? Preterm babies may need more help to eat and breathe, and can suffer from disabilities including digestive...
- Apr 25
- 1 min
PREGNANCY & VIRUSES
Pregnant women's resistance to infections decreases during pregnancy. This makes them more susceptible to certain viruses. They can also...
- Apr 25
- 1 min
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 19
- 1 min
California Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Recommendations in Pregnancy
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- Apr 12
- 1 min
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and...
- Feb 9
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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...
- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
MONKEYPOX & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Monkeypox is an infectious virus that causes swollen lymph nodes, rash, sores and flu-like symptoms. If your immune system is weakened or...
- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min
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! We...
- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
OLIVIA "LIV" - BLACK BIRTHING MODEL
Our Wireless and Tetherless, Maternal and Neonatal Care Patient Simulator, Olivia. is a state-of-the-art training birth simulator with...
- May 19, 2022
- 1 min
WHAT IS A DOULA?
YOU DESERVE A DOULA A doula is a trained non-clinical birth professional YOU DESERVE A DOULA What is Doula? that provides individualized...
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