Documentary highlights Black maternal health disparities
A new documentary, Birthing Justice, on how maternal health disparities disproportionately affect Black women and how Black women are fighting to end such disparities. The film follows several pregnant women as they advocate for themselves and their babies. To organize a local screening or to watch the trailer, visit the Birthing Justice . Separately, the Health Resources and Services Administration released weighted scores for Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas experiencing a shortage of maternity health care professionals. The interactive databank includes information on the supply of primary care, dental and mental health providers down to the county level.