The COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can protect you from severe illness and complications that can affect your pregnancy and baby. The...

As a working or studying parent, there are unique challenges you will encounter when breastfeeding. Making the transition back to school...

Update: Since early 2024, Opill is available over the counter, online and at certain retailers in the U.S. Contraceptive Accessibility is...

Juneteenth is here! During this holiday we celebrate freedom, resilience, Black Joy, Black Autonomy, and Black prosperity. It is a time...

As Black women, we carry a lot on our shoulders every day. We take on many roles such as mothers, nurturers, caregivers, providers, and...

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...

In 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act to take effect in 2023. The Consolidated Appropriations Act includes...

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...

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Kangaroo care is a practice of holding your baby on your chest. Your baby should wear only a diaper and a hat and socks to help stay...

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

Key learnings from 12 months of community engagement The Black Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) in partnership with a local health...

Historically, Black doulas and mid-wives have held highly esteemed positions in African American communities. Beyond birth work, Black...

First things first! If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, call your local hotline or the National...

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

IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2022 PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, preterm birth is the delivery of an infant before 37...