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March 2023

Women's History Month

Join us for an online fireside chat on birth justice in Fresno


We will discuss policies on the statewide and local level that support Black maternal and child health, and how providers and birth workers can utilize these resources. Attendees will also learn about our Fresno Voices for Birth Justice campaign, and how providers and birth workers can join the chorus for Black birth justice. You do not need to live or work in Fresno to attend. All are welcome.

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What, when, and how long? A doula time-use study

SisterWeb's recent publication uncovers the nuances of doula time use. They found that for every hour that doulas spent with a client in prenatal and postpartum visits, on average, they spent an additional 2.15 hours communicating with and supporting their clients in other ways.

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Expecting Justice's free doula program relaunches

Expecting Justice's trained doulas will provide free doula services to San Francisco expecting mamas. Free Doula services include prenatal support, labor and delivery as well as postpartum care. Requests can be made until May 8 2023.

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Governors’ convening highlights ways data can impact maternal and infant health

PTBi Executive Director Alexis Cobbins participated in a roundtable discussion in Santa Monica, California, with those on the frontlines of youth mental health care to advance the NGA Chair’s Initiative: Strengthening Youth Mental Health.

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The next Pregnancy Pop-Up Village is on Saturday, April 8 in the Bayview

From 1:00 - 4:30 pm, families, pregnant people, and anyone interested are welcome to celebrate the community, engage in self-care, get valuable resources and services, and much more.


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Want more Voices for Birth Justice?


Are you on our list? We have a new newsletter dedicated to our community-first campaign. Be the first to read stories from birth justice advocates, mothers and parents, and professionals. Join our chorus!


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Get to know our Fresno Community Champions

In partnership with Fresno County’s Perinatal Equity Initiative, Voices for Birth Justice: Fresno is continuing to raise awareness about Black infant mortality in the county.

Read Their Stories

Need a new Zoom background?

Voices for Birth Justice has you covered with our March background featuring advocate and community ambassador Nia Parks, a mother in Fresno.

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