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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed beginning Nov. 1, 2025. You can use your EBT card with any existing benefits. However, new CalFresh funds will not be added until federal funding restarts.

The Ventura County Human Services Agency created a list of questions and answers about the CalFresh funding delay:

For a list of food pantries, click here, call 2-1-1, or visit 211ventura.org.

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, los beneficios de CalFresh se retrasarán a partir del 11/01/2025. Puede usar su tarjeta EBT con los beneficios existentes. Sin embargo, no se agregarán nuevos fondos de CalFresh hasta que se restablezca la financiación federal.

La Agencia de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Ventura creó una lista de preguntas y respuestas sobre el retraso en la financiación de CalFresh.

Para obtener una lista de despensas de alimentos, haga clic aquí, llame al 2-1-1, o visite 211ventura.org.

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Depression during pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you have signs of depression. If you're depressed, it could affect your baby's health.

Many women feel depressed, a bit down or blue after they give birth. But depression can occur during pregnancy as well. This may make it more difficult for a woman to take care of herself. For instance, according to the Office on Women's Health, depression during pregnancy can cause a woman to:

  • Eat poorly.
  • Not gain enough weight.
  • Have trouble sleeping.
  • Miss prenatal visits.
  • Not follow medical instructions.
  • Use harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs.

Depression during pregnancy can raise the risk of:

  • Premature birth.
  • Low birth weight.
  • Problems during pregnancy or delivery.

According to March of Dimes, a woman who is depressed feels sad or hopeless. She'll also have other symptoms that last two weeks or longer. These other symptoms include:

  • Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
  • Lack of interest.
  • Feelings of guilt.
  • Loss of energy.
  • Difficulty concentrating.
  • Changes in appetite.
  • Restlessness, anxiety or slowed movement.
  • Thoughts about suicide.

Note: Other conditions besides depression can cause some of the above symptoms. It's important to talk with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

Reviewed 10/13/2025

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