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A voice for mothers: new government advisor to tackle maternity inequalities
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (644+ words) The appointment comes amid longstanding concerns from Black mothers over racism and unsafe maternity care, issues highlighted in an exclusive Voice report earlier this year WOMEN AND families failed by maternity services'will be'better'heard and their experiences'will'drive lasting improvements to care,…...
What's in her hospital bag? A global snapshot of maternal health inequality
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1235+ words) Women across 13 countries share the hopes, fears and essentials they carry into labour, revealing how access to clean water can shape a mother's birth experience A LEADING charity is exposing the stark maternal health inequalities facing mum-to-be around the world…...
EXCLUSIVE: "I was breastfeeding when they came. I feared they'd take my baby after calling the police
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1196+ words) Black women disproportionately threatened with their babies being taken by police and social services after challenging maternity care decisions campaigners tell The Voice BLACK mothers are being disproportionately targeted for referrals to police and social services during maternity and birth…...