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Momnibus Update: What’s the Hold Up with Medi-Cal Reimbursement of Doula Services?

An effort years in the making, Medi-Cal reimbursement of doulas was finally passed in October, with an original launch date of January 1, 2022. But that date has been pushed back 7 months. So what's holding up implementation?

Centering Queer and Trans Birth: Recap of Our October Collaboratory

For PTBi’s October Collaboratory, keynote speaker Kayden Coleman led a cultural competency training for providers who care for queer and trans birthing people.

COVID-19, birth outcomes, and vaccinations: A public dialogue led by community voices

 

Immigration is a Birth Justice Issue: Considerations of Health in the Haitian Refugee Crisis

Photo source: The Dallas Morning News

Meet Jaontra “JJ” Henderson, Project Analyst!

Pictured: JJ with Cassian, son of PTBi designer, Loren Newman.

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs the California “Momnibus” Act

Pictured: Governor Gavin Newsom and bill sponsors signing the "Momnibus Act" on October 4, 2022. Source.

Meet Our New CAB Members

We are proud to introduce the powerful advocates who will be joining our CAB.

Pregnant People Who Use Marijuana Fear Disclosing Use to Providers — Even Where Marijuana Use is Legal  

Benioff Community Innovators Oakland - Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Oakland Benioff Community Innovators who have completed their community assessment focused on the connections between financial support during pregnancy and preterm birth! 

Free Brochure for BIPOC Mamas to Empower Their Pregnancies

We are thrilled to present the Empower Your Pregnancy brochure, which features useful information for pregnant Black women to support them during pregnancy with the goal of improving their birth experience and outcomes.