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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...
Dec 29, 20221 min read


TOOLKIT TO SUPPORT VAGINAL BIRTH AND REDUCE PRIMARY CESAREANS
"Cesarean birth is a lifesaving procedure, with obvious benefits to mother and baby when vaginal birth is no longer safe. Nonetheless,...
Nov 30, 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...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


PREGNANCY AND STRESS
Sometimes it feels like Black women carry the weight of the world on our shoulders Black women are often the problem-solvers, educators,...
Sep 15, 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 HISTORY MONTH: BWPC FOCUSED ON HELPING BLACK MOTHERS THROUGH PREGNANCY
Watch Black Wellness and Prosperity Center take action here: https://abc30.com/black-history-month-mothers-pregnancy/11594041/
May 27, 20221 min read


WHAT IS A DOULA?
YOU DESERVE A DOULA A doula is a trained non-clinical birth professional that provides individualized support to pregnant persons and...
May 19, 20221 min read


BLACK WELLNESS CENTER SPONSORS BILL TO STUDY IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT ON PREGNANCY
Published On May 17, 2022 - 11:27 AM by the Business Journal Written By Breanna Hardy The Fresno-based BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center...
May 18, 20221 min read


READY FOR BABY - COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Pregnant persons and their babies can be at higher risk of getting very sick after having COVID-19. COVID-19 can also lead to preterm...
May 3, 20221 min read


"READY FOR BABY"- COVID-19 EDUCATION CAMPAIGN RESULTS January 24, 2022 – April 30, 2022
“Ready for Baby” is our comprehensive educational and exploratory campaign with a COVID-19 education pillar. The primary audience for...
Apr 30, 20221 min read


AB 2420 - EXTREME HEAT AND PERINATAL HEALTH STUDY
BILL SPONSORED BY BLACK WELLNESS & PROSPERITY CENTER AB 2420: authored by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, will direct the California...
Apr 21, 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 15, 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
Apr 11, 20221 min read


BLACK WELLNESS & PROSPERITY CENTER TO RELEASE SEVERAL RESOURCES AHEAD OF BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
Fresno, CA - April 05, 2022 - BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center, a catalyst to improve the well-being and prosperity in the Black...
Apr 5, 20222 min read


Feb 22, 20220 min read


BLACK DOULA CONSORTIUM
Adverse birth outcomes - maternal mortality and morbidity rates and pregnancy-related health inequalities - is disproportionately...
Dec 16, 20212 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...
Oct 21, 20211 min read


FRESNO DOCTOR GOES EXTRA MILE TO ADDRESS RISKY PREGNANCIES
Our very own Dr. Ladella was highlighted in this article that you can read here: https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-doctor-goes-extra-...
Sep 16, 20211 min read


BLACK FATHERS SHARE WHAT THEY NEED TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN PRENATAL PROGRAMS IN THIS NEW REPORT
Read the article here: https://pretermbirthca.ucsf.edu/news/black-fathers-share-what-they-need-be-more-involved-prenatal-programs-new-rep...
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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