What to do when you get sick? Did you know many symptoms are part of the natural healing process? When your body has an infection or...

What is Listeria? Listeria , also known as listeriosis, is a food-borne disease caused by the bacterium L. monocytogenes. It can make you...

When choosing a mask consider the fit, filtration, and comfort. OK/FAIR - Cloth mask GOOD - Surgical mask BETTER - KF94/KN95 BEST - N95...

Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily...

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Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is severe blood loss during or after childbirth. It is a life-threatening health issue that occurs as early...

WHAT IS PRETERM BIRTH? A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy (gestation) are considered...

Planning the delivery of your baby is an important element of your birth experience. Depending on your current and past pregnancies and...

Get Vaccinated COVID -19 vaccines reduce the risk of getting COVID-19 and can also reduce its spread Be sure to get everyone in your...

Read our Placenta Health brief here The placenta is a temporary organ that exists in the uterus only during pregnancy. It develops in the...

You and your partner deserve information about family planning or reproductive planning options. Information and planning will help you...

Vaccines, screenings, and immunizations are essential elements of pregnancy care: Pregnant women's resistance to infections decreases...

Our immunity against COVID-19 has grown due to vaccination , earlier infection, or both. COVID-19 still spreads easily, and some people...

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...

Human Milk Bank Effective for dates of service on or after December 1, 2022, Medi-Cal covers medically necessary pasteurized donor human...

The umbilical cord is a soft tube-like organ that connects you and your baby through your placenta from the early stages of pregnancy....

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops around 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. This occurs when the level of insulin...

The placenta is a temporary organ that only exists in your uterus during pregnancy. It develops in your uterus 7 to 10 days after...

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and...

Your body needs healthy red blood cells to produce energy. As your red blood cells move, they transport oxygen to your organs, and when...