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.

Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily...

What is Mifepristone? Mifepristone (MIF-e-PRIS-stone) is an FDA-approved drug that is used for medical termination of pregnancy up to 70...

WHAT IS PRETERM BIRTH? A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40-weeks. Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy (gestation) are considered...

The COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can protect you from severe illness and complications that can affect your pregnancy and baby. The...

Update: Since early 2024, Opill is available over the counter, online and at certain retailers in the U.S. Contraceptive Accessibility is...

As Black women, we carry a lot on our shoulders every day. We take on many roles such as mothers, nurturers, caregivers, providers, and...

The umbilical cord is a soft tube-like organ that connects you and your baby through your placenta from the early stages of pregnancy....

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops around 24-28 weeks of pregnancy . This occurs when the level of insulin...

The placenta is a temporary organ that only exists in your uterus during pregnancy. It develops in your uterus 7 to 10 days after...

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...

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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and...

Key learnings from 12 months of community engagement The Black Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) in partnership with a local health...

Your body needs healthy red blood cells to produce energy. As your red blood cells move, they transport oxygen to your organs, and when...

Improve Health Inequities for Pregnant People using National Claims Data SUMMARY Maternal health inequities are a top public health...