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Meet Jaontra “JJ” Henderson, Project Analyst!

October 12, 2021
Pictured: JJ with Cassian, son of PTBi designer, Loren Newman.

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs the California “Momnibus” Act

October 06, 2021
Pictured: Governor Gavin Newsom and bill sponsors signing the "Momnibus Act" on October 4, 2022. Source.

Meet Our New CAB Members

October 04, 2021
We are proud to introduce the powerful advocates who will be joining our CAB.

Benioff Community Innovators Oakland - Congratulations!

September 13, 2021
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

September 13, 2021
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

September 08, 2021
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!

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

August 17, 2021
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

August 11, 2021
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​. 

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