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...
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Jun 101 min
UPGRADE YOUR MASK
When choosing a mask consider the fit, filtration, and comfort. OK/FAIR - Cloth mask GOOD - Surgical mask BETTER - KF94/KN95 BEST - N95...
Jun 101 min
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 101 min
10 QUICK FACTS: HELP PROTECT AGAINST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI)
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IS THE FIRST STEP STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, congenital syphilis, and HIV have high rates in...
Jun 101 min
POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE (PPH)
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is severe blood loss during or after childbirth. It is a life-threatening health issue that occurs as early...
Nov 7, 20231 min
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 1, 20231 min
YOUR BABY IS ALMOST HERE! - DELIVERY MODES
Planning the delivery of your baby is an important element of your birth experience. Depending on your current and past pregnancies and...
Nov 1, 20231 min
KEEP YOUR BABY HEALTHY & SAFE FROM COVID-19
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...
Oct 12, 20231 min
PLACENTA CONDITIONS
Read our Placenta Health brief here The placenta is a temporary organ that only exists in the uterus during pregnancy. It develops in the...
Oct 10, 20231 min
FAMILY PLANNING -BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS
You and your partner deserve information about family planning or reproductive planning options. Information and planning will help you...
Sep 29, 20231 min
PREGNANCY & IMMUNIZATIONS
Vaccines, screenings, and immunizations are essential elements of pregnancy care: Pregnant women's resistance to infections decreases...
Sep 6, 20231 min
COVID-19 - MANAGING SYMPTOMS & PRECAUTIONS
Our immunity against COVID-19 has grown due to vaccination , earlier infection, or both. But COVID-19 still spreads easily, and some...
May 19, 20231 min
PRACTICAL NEWBORN CARE TIPS
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...
Apr 26, 20232 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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 12, 20231 min