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Share:
- Share your birth story and demands for birth justice.
- Share this campaign within your family, friends and community using our toolkit below.
Get connected:
- Get connected to resources in your community, such as Black Infant Health and Fatherhood programs by clicking on a County-specific logo at the footer of this website.
Act:
- Know your rights.
- Submit a complaint for racist or poor treatment during your birth journey.
- Advocate for policy and systems change.
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How can California reduce disparities in maternal and infant health?
– CDPH implements three key efforts to address the alarming rates of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and preterm birth in the Black community.
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Alameda County Fathers Corps
– In 2013, the Alameda County Fathers Corps (ACFC) , a collaborative effort between First 5 Alameda County and Alameda County’s Health Care Services Agency and Social Services Agency, was formed to support fathers to be meaningfully engaged with their children and to advocate for father-friendly services.
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Frontline Doulas
– A Perinatal Health Program Providing Black Families With Black Doulas
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How Black Women Can Interpret Those Scary Health Statistics
– "Doomsday headlines are nothing new. But over time they can damage your mental health if you’re not careful."
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Pregnancy + My Job
– Know your rights when it comes to pregnancy, leave and your job.
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COVID-19 + my job
– Your pregnancy rights during the COVID 19 pandemic when it comes to your job.
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Uterine Fibroid Toolkit
– Including information on uterine fibroids, nutrient-rich drink recipes, and more.
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Building Your Perinatal Care Team
– An E-Book and Infographic that educates mothers, birthing people, and healthcare stakeholders about the healthcare workers who offer support before, during, and after having a baby.
Share the Campaign
Use our social media toolkit with sample posts, graphics and hashtags to share the campaign with your networks.