Belonging. Love. Community. Kinship. First Black CBO in Fresno County established solely to address the Black Maternal Child Health Crisis #readyforbaby
Fresno, CA
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As we wrap up #SIDS Awareness Month, Yuliana is helping bust some common myths and sharing the facts to help our babies sleep safer.
Enroll with us today and take our free Safer Sleep training online.
Visit Blackwpc.org/safersleep
We’re proud to have supported SB 520, now signed into law! This legislation expands access to maternity care by funding new master’s-level nurse-midwifery programs across California.
Thank you Senator Anna Caballero for your leadership in improving care for parents and babies.
Happy #NationalMidwiferyWeek! 🎉 This year’s theme, led by @ACNMmidwives “Midwives at Every Table.” We're celebrating Central Valley midwives & efforts to expand access to care. Learn how to support! Visit our website here:bit.ly/4nfBWad #NMW25
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a safe medication for treating fever and pain during pregnancy. We do not support the unfounded claims that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism. Read our position statement and learn more at the link in bio.
BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center retweeted
The Black Wellness & Prosperity Center is transforming maternal care in our community. 💜
My bill, #SB520, will help train more nurse-midwives in CA— so every mother, especially in rural & underserved areas, has access to safe, compassionate care. 🌿
#SB520 #MaternalHealth
BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center retweeted
Black women in the United States are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. Black infant mortality rates are also higher.
The BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center is trying to change that in Fresno, Calif., by training doulas — who provide support and guidance to mothers throughout the birthing process — and promoting culturally competent care.
@BlackWPCenter
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Earlier this week, our team joined advocates in Sacramento to support SB 520—funding nurse-midwifery education to address CA’s midwife shortage. #SB520
We had a great time celebrating at this year’s Fresno Juneteenth Festival! We connected with the community, shared BWPC resources, and enjoyed live music, food, and culture. Learn more about Juneteenth: blackwpc.org/juneteenth-1
#Juneteenth #Fresno
Happy #FathersDay! To all the dads, granddads, and father figures, thank you for showing up. This #MensHealthMonth, don’t forget to show up for yourself too. Prioritize your health--body and mind. Tips here: blackwpc.org/mens-health-mon…
Happy Pride Month! Pride began as resistance. In June 1969, the Stonewall uprising, sparked by LGBTQ+ activists like Marsha P. Johnson, ignited a movement. As we honor that legacy, we continue the fight for justice and equality. Learn more: blackwpc.org/a-short-history…
ALT Photo credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ron Simmons.
May is Maternal Mental Health Month—a time to raise awareness on the emotional struggles many face during and after pregnancy. 1 in 5 new moms experience postpartum depression, with Black mothers facing double the risk and less access to care. Learn more: bit.ly/maternal-mental-healt…
Yesterday, our team joined @BWOPATILE at the State Capitol for Legislative Day of Action. We met with reps to discuss maternal & child health in Fresno. Grateful to BWOPA for their leadership and support in elevating our community’s voices!
Happy National Women’s Health Week! Led by the Office of Women’s Health, this week highlights the importance of caring for your physical and mental well-being at every age. We’ve put together tips and resources to help you take control of your health. bit.ly/womens-health-25
BMHW 2025 was a success! From the Exhibition to the Health Fair and jubilee, we celebrated community, awareness, and action. Special thanks to OUR COMMUNITY, who showed up & showed out!
Read the recap here: bit.ly/bmhw-25-recap
Happy Black Midwives Day! 🎉 Meet Brittany Mbong, CNM, WHNP—our Certified Nurse Midwife at BWPC! CNMs provide expert care, improving birth outcomes & reducing cesarean rates. Learn more: blackwpc.org/certified-nurse…
Thank you @anaabc30 ABC30, for featuring Shantay’s Irvine Foundation Leadership Award! 🎉 The recognition from the Irvine Awards and the $350K grant for BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center, will help us continue our work to improve health outcomes in our community!
The Black Wellness and Prosperity Center received thousands in grant money to continue efforts to improve outcomes for Black mothers and babies. abc30.tv/4gPP1nf abc30.tv/4gPP1nf
For BLACK History Month, we are honoring 5 incredible champions of Black maternal health:
✨@BlkMamasMatter
✨Congresswoman Alma Adams
✨Mayor Muriel Bowser
✨Former VP Harris
✨Nicole Deggins
Learn about these leaders of Black maternal health here: blackwpc.org/champions-of-ch…
BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center retweeted
A huge congratulations to Nayamin Martinez, director of @CCEJN, and Shantay Davies-Balch, CEO of @BlackWPCenter, on receiving 2025 @irvine_awards!
Thank you for your tireless advocacy and leadership in Fresno County and beyond for #environmentaljustice and #healthequity.
We are thrilled to introduce the recipients of the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. Join us in recognizing these seven outstanding Californians for pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact.
To get to know them, visit irvineawards.org
#IrvineAwards
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Congratulations to our very own CEO & President, Shantay R. Davies-Balch on receiving the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award!
Learn more about her incredible work: irvineawards.org/award-recip…
You're invited to our Black Maternal Health Week 2025 celebrations! Don't miss out on the amazing events we have planned in April.
✨Black Maternal Health Art Exhibition - April 3rd, 5PM - 9 PM
✨Health Fair & Jubilee - April 12th, 11AM-3PM
RSVP today blackwpc.org/bmhw
