With COVID-19, Flu, and RSV cases rising, BWPC's African American Coalition team collaborated with Pastor B. T. Lewis to host a community...

Vaccines, screenings, and immunizations are vital parts of pregnancy care: Pregnant women's resistance to infections lowers during pregnancy. This makes them more likely to get certain viruses. If infected, they can also get more sick, especially if they already suffer from health issues such as asthma Vaccines during pregnancy protect you and your baby! Your body makes antibodies in response to the vaccines and you pass some of these antibodies to your baby Read the health b

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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...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,  human milk provides health benefits for all newborn infants but is of particular...

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 hormone, is not high enough in the body to keep blood sugar levels within normal ranges. Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Outcomes Gestational Diabetes... Increases the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy Is linked to another type of diabetes called Type 2 diabetes Increases the risk of having a larger baby (over 9 pounds). Larger b

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...

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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 you are pregnant, to your developing baby. When your blood cell count is low , you have anemia. The most common type of anemia specific to pregnancy is called iron-deficiency anemia (IDA).  If untreated, anemia can lead to low birth-weight, preterm birth, developmental problems, blood transfusion after delivery, or postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)