Doctors are more likely to ignore the concerns of Black pregnant women and dismiss their symptoms, several studies show. Which is exactly what happened with Jessica Deas with two of her three pregnancies. With her third child, she decided to give birth at home with a midwife instead. She spoke with Cardinal & Pine about…
Doctors are more likely to ignore the concerns of Black pregnant women and dismiss their symptoms, several studies show. Which is exactly what happened with Jessica Deas with two of her three pregnancies.
With her third child, she decided to give birth at home with a midwife instead.
She spoke with Cardinal & Pine about her experience.
https://cardinalpine.com/local/black-pregnant-women-say-white-doctors-dont-listen-to-them/
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