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Turning From Obstetric Violence to Birth Justice

By | July 7, 2021
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The US maternal mortality rate is higher than it was a quarter of a century ago. For every one person that dies, another 65 almost die. We do not adequately care for mothers and mothers-to-be. Not only that, but as providers, we inadvertently (and at times overtly) inflict obstetric violence, through both individual actions and our… Read More »

Healthcare engagement and follow-up after perceived discrimination in maternity care

By | September 15, 2017
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As unconscious bias and discrimination comes to the forefront of national conversation, it is fitting to discuss bias in the healthcare system. Though we pledge to treat all patients fairly and to the best of our capacity, regardless of their background, increasing evidence suggests that healthcare providers, too, have bias and exhibit behaviors perceived by… Read More »