The following is quoted from the article, ‘ Institutional racist policies ’: Fresno County supervisor pushes to reduce Black infant...

Maternal Mental Health Month, observed every May during Mental Health Awareness Month, raises awareness about the emotional and mental...

Varicose veins and hemorrhoids are common discomforts in the third trimester. These problems often occur at the same time. Varicose veins...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the growing baby and uterus can press on the ureter and...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Black Wellness and Prosperity Center is dedicated to changing the narrative and statistics Black women often...

Check with your provider and care team about the use of these medical and non-medical methods of pain relief before incorporating them...

Article written by: Editorial Staff of Community Medical Centers Community Health System partner, the BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center,...

The OB Panel, also called a Prenatal Panel, is a group of ACOG-recommended tests used for routine prenatal care during the first part of...

Sickness or vomiting in the first trimester is common and may be the first sign that you are pregnant. You may have a queasy feeling and...

Leg cramps are short but painful muscle contractions. They are most common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Causes include increased weight gain, changes in circulation, and additional pressure on nerves leading to the legs. How to help prevent cramps? Get at least thirty minutes of exercise a day - even if it is a simple walk outside Stretch well before and after exercise, and before and after sleeping Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time; chang

Nurse-midwives, or "certified nurse-midwives" (CNMs), are masters-prepared or doctorally-prepared nurses who have first completed...

Maternal Health Awareness Day  is observed on January 23rd to raise awareness about maternal health and the United States’ rising...

Fresno, CA  — BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC)  has partnered with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to...

What to do when you get sick? Did you know many symptoms are part of the natural healing process? When your body has an infection or...

Navigating the different vaccination options available for the sick season can be overwhelming. Our vaccination guide helps you...

What is Listeria? Listeria , also known as listeriosis, is a food-borne disease caused by the bacterium L. monocytogenes. It can make you...

The Center for Health Equity (CHE), in collaboration with community experts and UCSF researchers, developed a Maternity Care Experiences...

July is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy and early infancy. Group B...

(photo credit: CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign ) WHAT IS HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)  is a virus that attacks the...

Your baby is growing! Learn more about the exciting milestones of your baby's growth and development from weeks 1 to 40.