Pregnant? Enroll in our Childbirth Education Program
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take control of your pregnancy and birth
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gain healthy gestational weight
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prevent maternal complications
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prevent unnecessary labor inductions
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prevent unnecessary C-section deliveries
"When a pregnant woman receives too much of the oxytocin drug or over a prolong period, it can cause devastating medical problems for her and the fetus including infant brain damage that may lead to cerebral palsy, uterine rupture, maternal stroke, postpartum hemorrhage, decreased fetal heart rate and reduced blood pressure, cardia arrhythmia, seizures and increase intracranial pressure," Getty Israel, Clarion Ledger
"Even if a Black mother and a white mother with similar medical histories saw the same doctor at the same hospital, the Black mother was about 20 percent more likely to have her baby via C-section, the study found. The additional operations on Black patients were more likely to happen when hospitals had no scheduled C-sections, meaning their operating rooms were sitting empty," Sarah Kliff, NYTimes
Relaxation can help reduce stress and anxiety, which can improve mental health and emotional state. High stress levels can lead to headaches, trouble sleeping, and loss of appetite, which can be harmful to both the mother and baby. Stress can also increase the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to preterm labor or a low-birth-weight baby. ​
Numerous studies have found a positive link between the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern and pregnancy-related outcomes. These benefits include a reduced risk of gestational diabetes in the mother and a reduced risk of prematurity and
Regular Exercise during Pregnancy Benefits for You and Your Baby:​
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Reduces back pain.
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Alleviates stress and reduces depression.
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Eases constipation.
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May decrease your risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesarean birth.
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Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy.
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Improves your overall fitness and strengthens your heart and blood vessels.
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Helps you to lose the baby weight after your baby is born.
The community-based organization was founded and directed by Getty Israel in 2016. In 2021, it expanded into a midwifery clinic wherein community health workers were integrated on the clinical team. In 2024 it will expand into a freestanding birth center where nurse midwives can also deliver babies of low-risk women.​
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Moses Young, MD
Community Health Worker
