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Oct 13, 20221 min read
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MPOX (MONKEYPOX)
Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral infection and is part of the same family as the virus that causes smallpox. Learn the facts to keep the...
Sep 15, 20221 min read
SAFER SLEEP
Congratulations on giving birth to your wonderful baby! We know that you and other family members want what is best for your baby....
Sep 15, 20221 min read
PREGNANCY AND STRESS
BLACK WOMEN LIKE YOURSELF CARRY THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD ON THEIR SHOULDERS. Black women are often the problem-solvers, educators,...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
EXCESSIVE HEAT & PREGNANCY
WHY PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXTREME HEAT? Pregnant people are more vulnerable to heat illness. Exposure to excessive heat can reduce the...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
BLACK MOBILE UNIT
The BLACK Mobile Health Unit is a community health and training vehicle designed to serve Black birthing persons, babies, and doulas. The...
Aug 17, 20221 min read
OLIVIA "LIV" - BLACK BIRTHING SIMULATOR
Our Wireless and Tetherless, Maternal and Neonatal Care Patient Simulator, Olivia. is a state-of-the-art training birth simulator with...
May 19, 20221 min read
WHAT IS A DOULA?
YOU DESERVE A DOULA A doula is a trained non-clinical birth professional YOU DESERVE A DOULA What is Doula? that provides individualized...
Apr 30, 20221 min read
COVID COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORTED BY PHI - TTH
While Black individuals are overrepresented in severe COVID-19 cases and deaths, in Fresno the Black population vaccination rate is the...
Apr 15, 20221 min read
BLACK BIRTHING BILL OF RIGHTS
BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center Supports the Black Birthing Bill of Rights Developed by the National Association to Advance Black...
Apr 15, 20221 min read
BWPC BIRTH PLAN
We are mothers, women, and birthing persons with unique needs and experiences. We are valuable human beings, and our needs matter.Your...
Apr 11, 20221 min read
BLACK MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH GUIDE
Find a collection of resources we put together with topics covering Prenatal, Labor/Birth, and Postpartum resources
Mar 17, 20221 min read
AFTER YOU HAVE THE BABY
A quick guide to postpartum! Six-week postpartum checkup is important! If you haven’t already, schedule your six-week postpartum checkup...
Feb 22, 20220 min read
Dec 11, 20211 min read
IGNORED AND INVISIBLE
Perspectives from Black Women, Clinicians, and Community-Based Organizations for Reducing Preterm Birth "Ignored and Invisible":...
Nov 18, 20211 min read
PREMATURITY AWARENESS PROCLAMATION 2021
Pictured: Shantay Davies-Balch Learn more about preterm birth awareness and prevention here
Oct 20, 20211 min read
CONGENITAL SYPHILIS CASES IN CALIFORNIA - FRESNO COUNTY
Summary of CDPH recommendations and expectations for Clinical Providers Screen ALL pregnant women for syphilis. The three (3) time points...
Aug 12, 20211 min read
AIR POLLUTION AND PRETERM BIRTH
What does preterm birth and low birth weight mean? Babies born too early, before 37 weeks, are considered preterm. Babies born too small,...
Aug 4, 20211 min read
BLACK DOULA NETWORK
Fresno is facing a Black maternal and child health and a healthcare infrastructure crisis. Black women in Fresno experience preterm birth...
Jun 29, 20211 min read
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW RAP GRANTEES
Read the article here: https://pretermbirthca.ucsf.edu/news/announcing-our-new-rap-grantees
Mar 18, 20211 min read
COVID-19 ISOLATION & VACCINE GUIDE
COVID-19 comes in waves. Careful planning and preparation are essential to maintaining low infection rates. Tips to lower your risk of...
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