Inequities in Maternal Healthcare — Taking a Toll on Women of Color

07/08/2023 22 min
Inequities in Maternal Healthcare — Taking a Toll on Women of Color

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Inequities in maternal healthcare are taking a big toll on women of color. Doctors say it’s not uncommon for them to hear a Black pregnant person say they were scared to die. Experts say it’s no easy fix. They say racism exists, it’s an implicit bias. This week, we have a real talk about maternal health for women of color, the resources available for you, and the contributing factors to Colorado’s rising maternal death rate.

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