Birth Justice IS Social Justice: Addressing Racism in Maternal Health Care

Birth Justice IS Social Justice: Exploring and Expanding the Role of Social Workers in Addressing Racism in Maternal Health Care with Dr. Charity Watkins

Informed by existing literature and the interplay of personal and professional roles as a social worker, maternal health researcher, birth justice advocate, and survivor of severe maternal morbidity, this interactive presentation describes the historical and contemporary roles of social work in maternal health and proposes innovative strategies for social workers to reduce racial maternal health disparities at the patient, interpersonal, and institutional levels of healthcare.

This is part of the NC MHI 4th Trimester Project Community of Practice series.

The 4th Trimester Project team at UNC-Chapel Hill has support from the HRSA-funded NC Maternal Health Innovation Initiative to collaborate with North Carolina clinics to improve care for postpartum people and their families. The community of practice promotes an increased understanding of best practices for postpartum health and fosters connections among clinicians, researchers, and community-based organizations in North Carolina.

This is not meant for medical diagnosis. Talk to a health provider. The 4th Trimester Project is a trademark. 2024.