UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center

We research to better understand – and ultimately intervene in – prenatal and early life factors that affect later life health.

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

How can clinical, public health, and community leaders and organizations establish programs and policies that prevent #MaternalMortality?

By turning data into action! CDC has a guide to help: https://t.co/qHRmmW0n4K

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Join us in celebrating Black Maternal Health Week! #BMHW23 amplifies the voices of Black Mamas and centers the values and traditions of the Birth Justice movement.

https://t.co/D5vjGD6IHg​

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalHealthEquityCA #PerinatalHealthEquityCA

[UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center @UCDavisEHSC]

New UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences’ documentary set to premiere on #PBS stations
@KVIEPBS and KPJK on Jan 19 >> https://t.co/j7xwxpcyV7

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Today is World Prematurity Day: the US gets a D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates. Time to make a change through research and programs that help address longstanding inequities and support all families to have healthy pregnancies and babies. https://t.co/a3wFdwm78L

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Doulas provide invaluable support to pregnant people, including during abortion, miscarriage, chidlbirth, and post-partum. Check out the new report from @NPWF on how full-spectrum doulas provide essential care. #fullspectrumdoula https://t.co/Ts0hw7FSqc

[UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research @UCD_CHPR]

We're very excited to host @mclemoremr, @UWSoN, for a timely and meaningful discussion about #ReproductiveRights. Dr. McLemore joins this special joint webinar co-sponsored with @UCD_PODCenter on October 26.

Reserve your spot: https://t.co/Ghp4sSfhLR

[Selina Wang PhD (she, her) @SelinaWangPhD]

Huge congrats to Prof. @leighannsimmons for receiving the 2022 inaugural the Women & Philanthropy Impact Award at UC Davis! So incredibly well-deserved!!

[Dr. Jan Nolta @jan_nolta]

From @sacbee_news:
Stem cell breakthrough at UC Davis helped 3 babies with spina bifida defy expectations https://t.co/U4zCTwKefy
#stemcells #spinabifida @CIRMnews @UCDavisHealth @ucdsurgerycsb @UCDavisSurgery @UCDavisStemCell

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

The U.S. maternal mortality crisis is dire & worsening each year - but the vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. We have the solutions we need: moms and birthing people have waited long enough!
#Momnibus @TCFdotorg
https://t.co/7eGL56FGUd

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Congrats to our partners @CommuniCareHC, @first5yolo, and @PartnershipHP on their ACES grant award; we're proud to be supporting your work in Yolo County!

[ACEs Aware @ACEsAware]

ACEs Aware today announced $19.5 million in grant funding to 25 teams across California to expand and sustain screening for and response to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress in local communities.

Read more: https://t.co/PnqXYPEKPt

[Blk Bfing Week @BlkBfingWeek]

HAPPY BLACK BREASTFEEDING WEEK!

We are celebrating the milestone of 10 years and are so happy to be in community with all of you!

If you are hosting any events to celebrate, please tag us so we can repost and spread the word!

#BBW2022 #BBW22 #BBW10Years

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Through community-based care, doula SeQuoia Kemp advocates for radical change https://t.co/DUPKKa9BY4

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Check out this upcoming webinar from the African American Subcommittee of the Sacramento Breastfeeding Coalition - registration here: https://t.co/zFEUboRDDp

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

"The link between the coronavirus and preeclampsia is of particular concern in the U.S., a country that is unusually terrible at managing both covid and pregnancy complications."

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

The apparent spike in the decades-long rise of preeclampsia in America, and its correlation with COVID, is a case study in how politics wraps itself around the neck of health care. https://t.co/5pBDwLSDvP

[Center for Health Care Strategies @CHCShealth]

California’s Medicaid program pays for more than 50% of births in the state, and nearly 5% of all births nationally. Learn how new initiatives in the state seek to advance more whole-person maternity and reproductive health care. https://t.co/qKhbrhI0XT @CHCFNews @DHCS_CA #CalAIM

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act (S. 1658) would close the coverage gap in the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, ensuring the right to pump during the workday for an additional 9 million women. Learn more here: https://t.co/WZXHcnc5t4

[UC Davis Health @UCDavisHealth]

“Health equity motivates much of my work. The long-term goal of this trial is to mitigate barriers that can get in the way of preventive healthcare for diverse patients.” - Susan Brown, @UCD_IM. Learn more about the new new gestational diabetes trial: https://t.co/RtypKkEb3N

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Black moms contend with unique challenges: lack of high-quality medical care, increased stress and exposure to racial trauma, and higher risk of childbirth complications. Join us to advocate for change during Black Maternal Mental Health Week. #BMMHW2022 #collectiveeffort

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

Nurturing the Future: Investing in Early Childhood Development https://t.co/2av7YyCul7 via @YouTube

[UC Davis Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center @UCD_PODCenter]

CDC study on pregnant women participating in the WIC program found that anemia prevalence increased significantly in 36 (64%) of the 56 agencies in states, DC, and territories, and decreased significantly in 11 (20%). https://t.co/AQFsuY6Ofy