Our Wireless and Tetherless, Maternal and Neonatal Care Patient Simulator, Olivia, is a state-of-the-art training birth simulator with...

YOU DESERVE A DOULA A doula is a trained non-clinical birth professional that provides individualized support to pregnant persons and...

While Black individuals are overrepresented in severe COVID-19 cases and deaths, in Fresno the Black population vaccination rate is the...

BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center Supports the Black Birthing Bill of Rights Developed by the National Association to Advance Black...

We are mothers, women, and birthing persons with unique needs and experiences. We are valuable human beings, and our needs matter. Your...

Find a collection of resources we put together with topics covering Prenatal, Labor/Birth, and Postpartum resources

A quick guide to postpartum! Six-week postpartum checkup is important! If you haven’t already, schedule your six-week postpartum checkup with your provider. Your postpartum visit provides an opportunity to assess how your body is healing and discuss any concerns you have. Also, you can finalize your family planning (birth control/choice) options, and help ensure you’re healthy! Taking care of yourself is the first step to caring for your baby . Plan your family size! Did you

Perspectives from Black Women, Clinicians, and Community-Based Organizations for Reducing Preterm Birth "Ignored and Invisible":...

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Summary of CDPH recommendations and expectations for Clinical Providers Screen ALL pregnant women for syphilis. The three (3) time points at which this is recommended are: At the time of the first prenatal visit At 28 weeks estimated gestational age And at the time of delivery The majority of pregnant patients in Fresno County who have babies born with congenital syphilis have inadequate or no prenatal care and many of them are seen in the Emergency Department at some point d

What does preterm birth and low birth weight mean? Babies born too early, before 37 weeks, are considered preterm. Babies born too small, 5.5 lbs or less are considered low birth weight. These infants are more likely to die before their first birthday. Air pollution is linked to both preterm birth and low birth weight.

Fresno is facing a Black maternal and child health and a healthcare infrastructure crisis. Black women in Fresno experience preterm birth...

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