“I was repeatedly ignored” – report finds maternity racism
The charity Birthrights conducted a year-long investigation into “racial injustice” in maternity care. …
“We did hear positive examples of maternity care, but there is racism and racial discrimination at a structural and individual level which is putting black, brown and mixed ethnicity women at harm. There are many complex reasons for poorer health outcomes for ethnic minorities, and racism and discrimination is definitely playing a role.”