Maternal Mental Health Month, observed every May during Mental Health Awareness Month, raises awareness about the emotional and mental...

Latina Action Day is a powerful day of advocacy and unity, bringing together over 400 Latinas from across California to speak directly to...

National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is observed every May during Maternal Mental Health Month and is led by the U.S. Department of Health...

By Juan Esparza Loera Shantay R. Davies-Balch, president and CEO of the BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center in Fresno, greets a visitor to...

By: Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services With the Black maternal health crisis worsening, Shantay Davies-Balch is growing a rapid-response...

Taking care of yourself is the first step in taking a care of your baby. 1. If I had a C-section, can I still have a vaginal birth? 2. Is...

Discuss these questions with your provider to experience a healthier pregnancy. 1. How often will I need to see a doctor? 2. What are...

Varicose veins and hemorrhoids are common discomforts in the third trimester. These problems often occur at the same time. Varicose veins...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the growing baby and uterus can press on the ureter and...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Black Wellness and Prosperity Center is dedicated to changing the narrative and statistics Black women often...

Article written by: Editorial Staff of Community Medical Centers Community Health System partner, the BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center,...

The OB Panel, also called a Prenatal Panel, is a group of ACOG-recommended tests used for routine prenatal care during the first part of...

Sickness or vomiting in the first trimester is common and may be the first sign that you are pregnant. You may have a queasy feeling and...

Leg cramps are short but painful muscle contractions. They are most common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Causes...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a very common discomfort in pregnancy. The muscles of the stomach may be slower...

Gastroenteritis means infection or inflammation in the digestive system. It is usually a short-term illness and is not serious. However,...

In recent years, people have been paying more attention to Black maternal health, and it's clear that something needs to change. In the...

On February 10th, The James Irvine Foundation announced the recipients of its 2025 Leadership Awards, honoring seven remarkable...

Nurse-midwives, or "certified nurse-midwives" (CNMs), are masters-prepared or doctorally-prepared nurses who have first completed...

Maternal Health Awareness Day  is observed on January 23rd to raise awareness about maternal health and the United States’ rising...