Nigha Robertson, Valentine’s partner, worries he won’t be able to support Aniya like a mother would when she becomes a young woman. Aiming to reduce stark health disparities, in 2019, California became the first state to require implicit bias training for maternity care providers. So far, the public health department has imposed a $75,000 fine for risking Valentine’s health and safety. A bill including this request recently passed the California State Senate and is pending in the Assembly. The California Medical Association, which represents physicians, opposes the bill, unless amended.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 08, 2023 09:13 UTC