04/22/2026
This is not just a statistic. It’s lived experience.
Nearly 1 in 3 Black women report mistreatment during maternity care, being dismissed, unheard, or not taken seriously when it matters most.
This isn’t about individual moments. It’s about systems that need to change.
Because every mother deserves to feel safe, respected, and truly listened to.
[black maternal health, maternity care disparities, healthcare bias, maternal justice, birth equity]