Pregnant Black women recount delayed care while in labor

NBC NewsSaturday, November 22, 2025 at 4:38:17 PM
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Pregnant Black women recount delayed care while in labor
  • Two Black women reported experiencing delayed medical care while in labor, despite being close to giving birth, with incidents occurring in Texas and Indiana. These cases highlight systemic issues in healthcare access for Black women, as reported by NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah.
  • The denial of timely medical attention during critical moments of childbirth raises serious concerns about the treatment of Black women in healthcare settings, reflecting broader disparities that can lead to adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants.
  • This situation is part of a troubling pattern where pregnant women, particularly those in vulnerable positions such as incarceration, face significant health risks and inadequate care, underscoring the urgent need for reforms in maternal healthcare and the treatment of women in jails.
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