ABOUT THE BLACK INFANT HEALTH (BIH) PROGRAM:
The Black Infant Health Program is designed to assist Black pregnant and postpartum women in maintaining a healthy pregnancy and to provide support services for the first two years of their baby's lives. Black babies in America die at more than twice the rate of babies from all other populations during their first year of life because they are born to
o soon and are too small. Likewise, more Black women in America die during pregnancy and childbirth than any other ethnic group. The primary goal of the Black Infant Health Program is to improve the survival rate for Black mothers and infants. We encourage early and continuous prenatal and pediatric care:
•We empower Black women to make healthy life choices for themselves and their families.
•We promote self-love, self-care and confidence building.
•We build on the strengths of each woman.
•We help women increase social connections and decrease isolation.
•We support positive fatherhood involvement.
•We honor the unique history and traditions of African American people. We provide the following support services:
INTIMATE GROUP SESSIONS
•10 Sessions for Pregnant Women, followed by
•10 Sessions for New Moms
Transportation Assistance (to and from group sessions & doctor appointments if meeded)
INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT-optional
•Pregnant Women
•New Moms
OTHER SERVICES
•Case Management (as needed)
•Individual Client Plans / Life Plans (to help you plan for your future)
•Public Health Nurse and Mental Health Professional
•Health and Family Support Referrals
•Healthy Meals (at each session)
•Incentives and Resources
We Also Offer Workshops In:
•Breastfeeding
•Child Passenger Safety
•Feminine Hygiene
•Nutrition
•SIDS/Safe Sleep for Infants
•School Readiness Parent Education
•Stress/Depression Management
** ALL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE FREE **
HOW DO I QUALIFY? You must be a Black / African American woman, age 16 years or older, currently pregnant or up to 6 month postpartum and living and/or delivering your baby in the City of Long Beach. Contact Long Beach BIH: (562) 570-4323. We will help you get enrolled today! For additional information/locations visit: www.blackinfanthealth.org
