Gender Inclusive Care and Intersectionality: A Guide for Perinatal Care Providers

A supplemental 15-20 minute course 
designed to meet the requirements of
California AB 2319, the  Amended  Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act

AB 2319 applies to "All staff interacting with perinatal patients or providing care in hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, and emergency departments".

This 15-20 minute course is designed to fulfill the requirements of AB-2319 when combined with our Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth course or equivalent.


Staff who have already met the training requirements specified in CA SB-464 through the Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth Course or equivalent 
only need to complete this new course.


⬅ ⬅ ⬅ Completed the core  Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth course

Have not completed the core Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth course ➡ ➡ ➡

Staff who have NOT met the training requirements specified in CA SB-464 through the Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth Course or equivalent 
needs to complete both the Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth course or equivalent, and then complete this course.

THE COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK, THE WEEK OF MARCH 17th.

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About the Course

This 15-minute course equips perinatal care providers to deliver care that safeguards the dignity and comfort of every birthing person and, with the Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth Course, fulfills the requirements specified in CA AB 2319.

Its not just a law, its a good idea.

Perinatal care providers serve an increasingly diverse patient population. Understanding how intersections of different identities (“intersectionality”) impact healthcare experiences is critical for ensuring respectful and high-quality care for all birthing people—including transgender and nonbinary patients. 

This course provides actionable strategies to help providers recognize and mitigate unconscious assumptions about patients, improve patient-provider interactions, and create a more inclusive and affirming healthcare environment.

Earn .5 hours of AANC CE or ACCME CME credits

Course Description

This course introduces the concept of intersectionality in perinatal care, emphasizing how overlapping social identities—such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and body size—shape patient experiences and healthcare outcomes. The module uses real-world scenarios to illustrate how automatic reactions, unconscious expectations, and invisible assumptions in clinical settings can impact the quality of care. Special attention is given to the experiences of those who identify as transgender or nonbinary. The course provides evidence-based, practical strategies for preventing unconscious assumptions and beliefs from affecting care. Ultimately, this training equips perinatal professionals to deliver care that safeguards the dignity and comfort of every birthing person, no matter their overlapping identities.

Course Objectives

You will learn:

  1. How intersectionality shapes patient experiences in perinatal care,
  2. How intersecting identities affect our unconscious assumptions and expectations in ways that can shape patient-provider interactions,
  3. Unique challenges faced by transgender and nonbinary birthing individuals in perinatal care,
  4. Best practices and practical, effective strategies to ensure high-quality care for all patients.

High Level Outline

This course is split into 3 Parts:

  1. Understanding Intersectionality
  2. A Closer Look at The Experiences of Transgender Birthing People
  3. Best Practices and Effective Strategies
Note: The term identity means the diverse and interconnected aspects of who we are or perceived to be—including but not limited to race, gender, class, ability, sexual orientation, and other social and personal characteristics.

About The Law

The California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act (CA AB 2319), effective January 1, 2025, mandates expanded implicit bias training for healthcare providers to address intersecting identities and reduce disparities in perinatal care. By fostering culturally competent, equitable care, this legislation aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for historically marginalized communities. Compliance is enforced through annual reporting, with penalties for non-compliance. 

Key Information about Licensing this Course for Your Organization

Course Access options

  • Send your learners to our website to complete the course, OR
  • Have SCORM-compliant course files transferred to your organization for use on your internal Learning Management System

Course Costs* for 1 year license

Tuition Fees (Per-Learner License Fees)**

► If you have 10,000 or fewer learners the fee is $15.00 per learner

►If you have over 10,000 learners, there is a flat rate per tier:
  • 10,001 - 15,000 learners: $150,000 
  • 15,001 - 20,000 learners: $175,000
  • 20,001 - 25,000 learners: $200,000 
  • 25,001 - 30,000 learners: $250,000
    30,001 - 40,000 learners: $300,000
    Over 40,000 learners: $350,000

If the standard pricing exceeds your organization's budget, please email us at solutions@humanitasinst.org to request an Organizational Discount Request form.  We are committed to making our programs accessible and will review requests on a case-by-case basis.

Service Fees

If learners access the course on your Learning Management System:
  • $5,000 Operational Support Fee (per course) 

If your learners will access the course on OUR website you have a choice of Service Levels:

Level 1:
Learners self-enroll using a pre-paid code. Your learners provide you with certificates of completion. Other than our help-desk support, we do not provide any services.
No extra fee

Level 2: 
We manage your learners including enrolling, sending invitations and information, and providing quarterly completion reports, if requested.
Annual fee: $3,000 or $10.00 per learner, whichever is less.

Level 3:
We provide a dedicated webpage on our website that includes your branding and materials. .
One-time fee: $10,000

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What's Different?

Expanded Training

Requires implicit bias training to address intersecting identities and potential harms to patients and infants.

Training Deadlines

Existing providers: Complete training by June 1, 2025.
New providers: Complete training within six months of hire.

Broader Applicability

Extends training to all staff interacting with perinatal patients or providing care in hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, and emergency departments.

Reporting & Enforcement

Facilities must submit proof of compliance to the Attorney General by February 1 each year starting in 2026. Non-compliance may result in civil penalties.

Course Outline

Part 1: Intersectionality in Perinatal Care

How multiple aspects of identity—such as race, gender, ability, and socioeconomic status—intersect to shape patient experiences.

The unconscious assumptions that can influence patient-provider interactions.

An introduction to the Warmth-Competence Framework, a research-based model that helps explain how automatic perceptions impact healthcare decisions.

Part 2: Addressing Gender Inclusivity in Perinatal Care

The unique challenges faced by transgender and nonbinary birthing individuals.

Barriers to affirming, patient-centered care and their impact on patient trust, engagement, and outcomes.


Part 3: Best Practices for Equitable Perinatal Care.

Strategies for reducing bias-driven disparities and fostering a more inclusive healthcare culture.

The role of trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and stress-management techniques in improving patient-provider relationships.

Key strategies for ensuring gender-inclusive communication, documentation, and clinical practices

Acionable Steps for Change: Iintegrate course concepts into daily practice.


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