THE MATERNITY CARE EXPERIENCES DATA BOOK
The Center for Health Equity (CHE), in collaboration with community experts and UCSF researchers, developed a Maternity Care Experiences...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
INTERNATIONAL GROUP B STREP MONTH
July is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy and early infancy. Group B...
- Jun 28
- 2 min
FRESNO COUNTY AIMS TO REDUCE MATERNAL DEATHS
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Women in the United States are more likely to die following pregnancy-related complications -- compared to women...
- Jun 25
- 5 min
HIV AWARENESS AND PREVENTION - GET TESTED!
(photo credit: CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign) WHAT IS HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the cells...
- Jun 13
- 1 min
YOUR BABY IS GROWING!
Your baby is growing! Learn more about the exciting milestones of your baby's growth and development from weeks 1 to 40.
- Jun 10
- 1 min
NUTRITION - 7 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER PREGNANCY
Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily...
- Mar 27
- 2 min
MIFEPRISTONE FOR MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
(Photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) What is Mifepristone? Mifepristone (MIF-e-PRIS-stone) is an FDA-approved drug that is used...
- Jan 4
- 6 min
THE BENEFITS OF DOULA CARE - BACKED BY SCIENCE
Evidence shows that the type of support doulas provide can contribute to: Lowering unnecessary C-sections rates Delivering healthier...
- May 22, 2023
- 3 min
TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY
As Black women, we carry a lot on our shoulders every day. We take on many roles such as mothers, nurturers, caregivers, providers, and...
- Apr 26, 2023
- 1 min
UMBILICAL CORD
The umbilical cord is a soft tube-like organ that connects you and your baby through your placenta from the early stages of pregnancy....
- Apr 26, 2023
- 1 min
GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that frequently develops around 24-28 weeks of completed pregnancy. Gestational diabetes means...
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
PLACENTA HEALTH
The placenta is a temporary organ that only exists in your uterus during pregnancy. It develops in your uterus 7 to 10 days after...
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1 min
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK CBS 47 & KSEE 24, April 12 & 13
Watch Here: CBS 47 4/13/23 CBS 47 (5:45 AM) – Black Maternal Health Week http://my.tvey.es/y3ZFo 4/12/23 CBS 47 (6:00 PM) – Black...
- Apr 19, 2023
- 1 min
- Apr 19, 2023
- 1 min
CALIFORNIA SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI) TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IN PREGNANCY
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- Apr 12, 2023
- 1 min
PREECLAMPSIA
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and...
- Apr 10, 2023
- 1 min
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH CIRCLES (BMHC)
Key learnings from 12 months of community engagement The Black Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) in partnership with a local health...
- Jan 24, 2023
- 1 min
ANEMIA DURING PREGNANCY
Your body needs healthy red blood cells to produce energy. As your red blood cells move, they transport Oxygen not only to your organs...
- Jan 19, 2023
- 1 min
IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE HEALTH INEQUITIES FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE
Improve Health Inequities for Pregnant People using National Claims Data SUMMARY Maternal health inequities are a top public health...
- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
QUICK GUIDE TO MEDI-CAL COVERAGE OF DOULA SERVICES DHCS PROVIDER MANUAL - ESSENTIALS & TIPS
Starting on 1/1/2023, Medi-Cal covers full spectrum doula care, as preventive services. Doula services are aimed at preventing perinatal...
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