Fresno County Black Infant Health Program

As we’re coming to the end of the month and coming back from , let’s continue to celebrate with Black Infant Health moms to keep building our village. For more information on the Black Infant Health Program Call (559) 600-1021.

may be ending, but we don’t stop. Black Infant Health is here; we are all a part of the village!

The Black Infant Health program uses an empowerment-focused group model that allows you to gain support from other pregnant and mothering Black women in your community.

Open recruitment: In-person group sessions for prenatal and postpartum.

For more information call (559) 600-1021 or enroll today https://blackinfanthealth.org/enroll/

Last weekend, February 22nd in the heart of Oakland, CA, is the 9th annual Black Joy Parade sponsored by ! Our team joined in the celebration with many others from across the state with music, laughs, movement, and shared pride.

After the parade, the festival offered Informational booths, community resources, interactive games/crafts, children’s activities, and much more!

This was beautiful celebration of unity, strength, culture, resilience, and community!

https://www.blackjoyparade.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPSKx5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUaWlxSDA3NTJibWVuYzZZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsWTRSnn5elecx8wVtraM6M3hHtpS7H0Ircp6VJppsJMZT82QJzYjd4CGLOB_aem_41Bi8iILE-ZfjpoQOCT4sw

On February 7th we celebrated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Let’s by sharing resources, supporting each other, and getting tested. We stand with our Black Infant Health moms to end stigma and empower our communities!

For HIV resources:
https://www.hiv.gov/

Every day we reflect on the strength, love, and resilience of those who inspire us to advocate, reach higher, and have helped shape our world. This , we honor them and continue to share their stories. Shoutout to the Black Infant Health mamas showing up every day, shaping the future! We encourage you to go out and walk with baby.

The California Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Department has shared a data summary of the current state of health among California children ages 1-10 years.

The mortality rates for Black children are twice those of children of all other races/ethnicities in all age groups. In 2022, the rate was 21.5%.

The morality rate is higher among 1-5 years old. These stages are the most crucial for children’s health and well-being as they’re in the stages of development milestones.

You can track their milestones through the CDC Milestone Tracker app. It can help identify possible delays and concerns. At BIH, we encourage the use of the app as it’s helpful for moms to track their babies’ appointments, milestones, their other children, tips for the baby’s growth, etc.

You can read more information and download the app here https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app/index.html

Our babies deserve the best in care, love, and support at every step!

Your health matters! Let’s fight this preventable cancer together. Get regular screenings, get HPV vaccines, and spread awareness. Protect your future, protect your family.

Learn about more resources, survivor stories, ways to support https://cervivor.org/

As the new year has started, take a moment to reflect on whether you’re pregnant for the first time or you became a mom again. Celebrate your strength of motherhood, embrace resilience. Prioritize self-care and connections. Be intentional with yourself and what you want for your baby as well.

“I let go of comparison and celebrate my unique journey.”

You’ve got this and we’re here for you!

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN TO BE IN THE 2026 BLACK JOY PARADE! 👋🏽🎊

The procession is where the streets come alive.
Where joy moves.
Where culture leads.
Where the parade truly begins.

Link in bio to register. 👆🏽

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed after having a baby? Postpartum exercise can boost your mental health. Priya Batra, PsyD, a women’s health psychologist at Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, California, tells Moms Who Think that even gentle movement can improve mood, increase energy, and reduce the risk of postpartum depression. https://k-p.li/4p65esy

January is .

Some essential safety tips during bath time:
- Supervision: Never leave your little alone in the bath.
- Water temperature: Test the temperature water before having your child feel it. It’s recommended to keep the temperature of water for a child at 100°F (35°C).
- Prevent slips/falls: Install non-slip mats or stickers in bathtub/shower.
- Minimize water level: Water level should be limited to less than 2 inches for two years old and younger.

Spread awareness and share these tips with others!