A legislative package regarding maternal healthcare approved by members of New York City’s city council last month replaces all references to ‘mothers’ with ‘birthing persons.’ The supporters say it will reduce racial disparities in pregancy care and outcomes, while others are asking of this is an instance of wokeness that’s gone too far. Batya Ungar-Sargon and Robby Soave discuss. #Mothers #BirthingPersons #pregnancy

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