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

Testing You can get tested at local public health and commercial labs. Contact your healthcare provider and/or local public health department for more details. Call Fresno County Public Health: 559-600-3200 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 current risk of mpox low to the general public and help protect our community: Currently, reported cases show that men who have sex with men

Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death. Here are some very important steps...

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WHY PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXTREME HEAT? Pregnant people are more vulnerable to heat illness. Exposure to excessive heat can reduce the blood flow in your uterus and the amount of nutrients and oxygen your baby receives through the placenta. Your baby needs lots of oxygen and nutrition to develop and have an optimal birth weight . In extreme heat it is easy to get dehydrated. Constant dehydration during pregnancy may trigger complications that can lead to premature birth .

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

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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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