Black babies have higher rates of infant mortality, low birth weight, and prematurity than any other ethnic group.
One in every seven Black infants in California is born too soon and too small.
Black babies are more than twice as likely as White babies to die before their first birthdays.
Black women at all income levels and social statuses experience worse birth outcomes.
COVID-19 & Pregnancy
- Guidance for Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is especially important for pregnant people, and those who live with them, to protect themselves from getting COVID-19. Read more - Covid-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy
Pregnant and lactating people may receive any of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines to protect them.
Read more - Caring for your newborn if you have COVID-19
Current evidence suggests that the chance of a newborn getting COVID-19 from their birth parent is low, especially when the parent takes steps (such as wearing a mask and washing hands) to prevent spread before and during care of the newborn.
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