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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


YOUR VOTE, OUR HEALTH, THEIR FUTURE
NAVIGATE THIS PAGE VOTING AND HEALTH > A QUICK GUIDE TO REGISTERING TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA > HOW TO PLAN A VOTER EDUCATION DRIVE > ...
Oct 1, 20249 min read


SICKLE CELL AWARENESS
What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells are...
Sep 24, 20244 min read


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...
Sep 13, 20242 min read


PARENTS UNDER PRESSURE
Parents often say parenting is one of the best jobs but also one of the hardest. I see this reflected in the faces of new parents who...
Aug 30, 20241 min read


THE HISTORY OF BLACK WOMEN’S BREASTFEEDING EXPERIENCES AND HOW IT IMPACTS TODAY
Breastfeeding plays an important role in nourishing future generations, but the legacy of colonization and slavery has had a lasting and...
Aug 26, 20243 min read


THE MATERNITY CARE EXPERIENCES DATA BOOK
The Center for Health Equity (CHE), in collaboration with community experts and UCSF researchers, developed a Maternity Care Experiences...
Jul 31, 20241 min read


INTERNATIONAL GROUP B STREP MONTH
July is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy and early infancy. Group B...
Jul 25, 20243 min read


HEALTH & DEMOCRACY INDEX
Check out our guide to registering to vote here Source: Healthy Democracy Healthy People When communities vote they influence policy...
Jul 18, 202414 min read


BREASTFEEDING BASICS
Find all of our breastfeeding resources here: blackwpc.org/breastfeeding BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING Breastfeeding makes your baby stronger...
Jul 15, 20241 min read


HIV AWARENESS AND PREVENTION - GET TESTED!
(photo credit: CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign ) WHAT IS HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the...
Jun 25, 20245 min read


YOUR BABY IS GROWING!
Your baby is growing! Learn more about the exciting milestones of your baby's growth and development from weeks 1 to 40.
Jun 13, 20241 min read


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 10, 20241 min read


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 10, 20241 min read


HELP PROTECT AGAINST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI): 10 QUICK FACTS
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IS THE FIRST STEP STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, congenital syphilis, and HIV have high rates in...
Jun 10, 20241 min read


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...
Jun 10, 20241 min read


HONORING BLACK LGBTQ+ TRAILBLAZERS: PRIDE MONTH 2024
#1 ANDREA JENKINS Andrea Jenkins, born on May 10, 1961, in Chicago, made history as the first Black, openly transgender woman elected to...
Jun 6, 20246 min read
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