Health9/16/2025The Guardian

Systemic racism affects maternity care for black women in England, say MPs

Systemic racism affects maternity care for black women in England, say MPs

The news article highlights the systemic racism that affects maternity care for black women in England. A group of MPs found that black women face poorer outcomes in their maternity care due to bias, stereotyping, and racist assumptions. The report revealed that black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth compared to their white counterparts, and babies born to black mothers are at an increased risk of stillbirth. The article emphasizes the failures in leadership and data collection that contribute to these disparities. The report underscores the need for urgent action to address the systemic issues and ensure equitable and inclusive maternity care for all women in England.

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