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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN PREGNANCY
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the growing baby and uterus can press on the ureter and...
Feb 281 min read


PAIN RELIEF
Check with your provider and care team about the use of these medical and non-medical methods of pain relief before incorporating them...
Feb 241 min read


BIRD FLU
Avian Influenza type A (H5N1) is a virus commonly known as “Bird flu” that causes disease in birds and poultry. H5N1 is not a new virus,...
Feb 201 min read


OB PANEL
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...
Feb 181 min read


NAUSEA & VOMITING IN PREGNANCY
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...
Feb 141 min read


LEG CRAMPS IN PREGNANCY
Leg cramps are short but painful muscle contractions. They are most common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Causes...
Feb 141 min read


HEARTBURN (ACID REFLUX) IN PREGNANCY
Heartburn, also called acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a very common discomfort in pregnancy. The muscles of the stomach may be slower...
Feb 141 min read


GASTROENTERITIS (UPSET STOMACH) IN PREGNANCY
Gastroenteritis means infection or inflammation in the digestive system. It is usually a short-term illness and is not serious. However,...
Feb 141 min read


FETAL MOVEMENT COUNT CHART
During the second trimester, you will start noticing the baby’s regular movement and activity. Around 20 weeks, start getting familiar...
Feb 141 min read


BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH: HONORING 5 CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
In recent years, people have been paying more attention to Black maternal health, and it's clear that something needs to change. In the...
Feb 124 min read


WHAT IS A CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIFE?
Nurse-midwives, or "certified nurse-midwives" (CNMs), are masters-prepared or doctorally-prepared nurses who have first completed...
Jan 231 min read


MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY: PRIORITIZING MATERNAL HEALTH BEFORE CONCEPTION
Maternal Health Awareness Day is observed on January 23rd to raise awareness about maternal health and the United States’ rising...
Jan 231 min read


BLACK WELLNESS & PROSPERITY CENTER JOINS TRANSFORMING MATERNAL HEALTH INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE BIRTH EQUITY IN CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY
Fresno, CA — BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) has partnered with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to...
Jan 173 min read


NOROVIRUS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Photo credit: California Department of Public Health Norovirus is a very contagious virus that spreads quickly. You can get it from...
Jan 152 min read


CONSTIPATION DURING PREGNANCY
Constipation is a common discomfort in pregnancy. Constipation may be caused by hormonal changes, pressure from the baby on the bowel,...
Jan 21 min read


MANAGING COLD AND FLU DURING PREGNANCY
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...
Jan 21 min read


BREASTFEEDING MYTHS
Many women do not produce enough milk. NOT TRUE! Most women produce more than enough milk. Often, the baby may not get the enough milk...
Jan 21 min read


SHOPPING SAFE: A HOLIDAY TOY SAFETY GUIDE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN
The holiday season is here—a special time for creating memories, sharing joy, and exchanging gifts. As you start your holiday shopping,...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


GROWN WOMAN TALK: A DISCUSSION WITH DR. SHARON MALONE ON MENOPAUSE, EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS, AND SELF-ADVOCACY
We had a fantastic time hosting Dr. Sharon Malone for a very special event in November. Dr. Malone is a nationally known expert in...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


FALL 2024 VACCINE GUIDE
Navigating the different vaccination options available for the sick season can be overwhelming. Our vaccination guide helps you...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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