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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.  

Free 2022 Voices for Birth Justice Calendar

After an overwhelming response to our 2021 Voices for Birth Justice calendar, we are thrilled to be offering our 2022 calendar free to providers, parents and community advocates!

Police Brutality's Impact on Black and Brown Mental Health

 

Indigenous and Asian Pregnant People People with COVID Most at Risk for Preterm Birth in the US

Findings from the largest study of its kind support recommendations that all pregnant people receive vaccination against COVID-19

The Black Maternal Wellness Innovation Lab Trains Birth Justice Advocates in Southwest Fresno

Picture source: Kendalyn Mack-Franklin. Pictured: Sabrina Kelley, Kendalyn Mack-Franklin, Desiree Miller, RocQuel Johnson, Heaven Smith, Jasmine Kirsh, Keishell Williams, Mastawal Abebe, Subira Shabazz, and Trinesha McFarland. Not pictured: Simone Allen​. 

Modern Cannabis Use During Pregnancy is Associated with Adverse Birth Outcomes

New findings show clear connection between cannabis use and adverse maternal and child health outcomes.

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Associated with Preterm Birth

Findings from the largest US study of its kind supports recommendations that all pregnant people receive vaccination against COVID-19