Black Infant Health of Riverside County

Attention Riverside County!!! Are you or somebody you know interested in doula services? You maybe eligible for no cost doula services. Check out @sankofabirthworkerscollective for more information.

#WomensHistoryMonth

Good morning !! Movement Monday's are taking off with our first Zumba class Today at 10:30 and continuing every Monday in March at 10am. Get ready to move with this pregnancy friendly workout! The dance-fitness revolution that changed the way we look at a "workout" forever. It’s fun, effective, and best of all, made for everyone !!! You MUST gain medical clearance from your doctor before participating in any type of Zumba related activities with Black Infant Health if you ar...e pregnant. Register in advance for this meeting: https://ruhealth.zoom.us//tZAkf-mrqzouHdNlkzpWTdpzXZ5lQpcs After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Jocelyn's Story: Former Aerospace Engineer Finds 'Community' in BIH https://youtu.be/sMZRTMc3jIA JOIN BLACK INFANT HEALTH OR TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT! CALL (951) 210-1385

Celebrating Black History Month! JOIN BLACK INFANT HEALTH OR TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT! CALL (951) 210-1385

Black Health Expo-Saturday, March 6, 2021! Free Event! All Welcome to Attend. To register: http://asp.ucr.edu/bhe

Ebonie’s Story: Referrals and Resources Help Single Mother of Three https://youtu.be/Rwg6lXJiCsQ JOIN BLACK INFANT HEALTH OR TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT! CALL (951) 210-1385

Celebrating Black History Month!

Jazmon’s Story: Military Wife Gains Support from Black Infant Health https://youtu.be/-CnRImH9aCg JOIN BLACK INFANT HEALTH OR TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT! CALL (951) 210-1385

DID YOU GIVE BIRTH IN 2020? Here is a chance to share your voice! The SACRED Birth Study is recruiting Black or African American persons who gave birth in 2020. The goal for this study is to explore how Black Mothers and Birthing People experience racism in the hospital settings during labor, birth, and postpartum, prior to going home. See the flyer for more information and details on how to join the study or you can call (510) 545-2989.

Is today the day he'll open his eyes? Is today the day I can finally hold him? Give now to support our work in the NICU, providing comfort and resources to overwhelmed moms like Silvia. I had mixed feelings of hope, fear, and happiness. Even though I couldn’t touch my baby, at least he was aliveduring the first days he was all wired and needed the respirator. At the same time, you see families around their babies’ incubators, each baby in a different stage and with a different story, says Silvia.

Join Us!!! Virtual Weekly Black Infant Health Program Prenatal Groups!!! Spread the word! Call Jessica Biggs at (951) 318-3932 for more information or to register for groups.

We are recruiting two groups of participants: Black women and birthing people who are pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 5 years AND workers in Public Health, Community-based Organizations, or Healthcare settings. Eligible participants will receive a $50.00 in gift card after completing an online qualitative survey.