The Jasmine Project

Ongoing depression has the propensity to lower the chances of a healthy start for baby. Home visiting programs are essential to support mothers experiencing depression who may not even know it.

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. According to preeclampsia.org, the theme for 2023 is "Move Preeclampsia Research Forward."

You’re invited to join us in demanding better care for our communities at our Birth Justice Town Hall.
Join us Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 from 6:30PM-8:30PM at Miami Workers Center - 745 Northwest 54th Street Miami, FL 33137

Healthcare and maternal health is a human right, the right to live. We are inviting birthing people, their families, community leaders, elected officials, doulas, midwives, doctors, nurses, and hospital administrators to join us in a community town hall meeting that will focus on raising awareness about the current local Black maternal health crisis.

Register Here! bit.ly/mbjicommunitymeeting

About 3%–6% of infants worldwide are born with a serious birth defect every year. CDC and partners work globally to reduce stigma, increase opportunities for prevention and care, and raise awareness about the impact of birth defects worldwide.

There are some risks that can increase your change of giving birth to a baby with a birth defect:
* Diabetes
* Obesity
* Age of a birthing parent (over 35 years)
* A genetic condition runs in your biological family history (genetic predisposition)
* Substance-use disorder
* Taking certain medications

For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/stories/2022/world-birth-defects-day-2022.html