In the U.S., more than 5.6 million women and birthing people live in maternity care deserts which pose serious risks to themselves and, for their children, begin a cycle of unacceptable health disparities.
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Black mothers/ppl who agreed/strongly agreed w/the statement below were more likely to experience hospital acts of obstetric racism: >6x ⬆️ anti-racism/misogynoir, ~6X ⬆️ disrupted kinship, >8x ⬆️ dehumanization.
What additional data do y’all need?
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Now we can easily identify health care professionals that violate patient autonomy, including informed refusal, and practice medical abuse & coercion. And this gift of robust data is why I stay on X. “A hit dog will holler.” Y’all stay safe in these OB streets.
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Ancient Song Doula Services is committed to addressing implicit bias and racism within healthcare systems by shifting the narrative and advocating for policy change.
We're nearing capacity for our annual Black Maternal Health Walk. Register to join BMMA, @SisterSong_WOC & @DoulaAtlanta Saturday, 4/15. https://t.co/jtHc8xSFCf. #BMHW23IntheNews Check out what the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says about this year's walk. https://t.co/tg3oEsKcJs