Two Black women said they were denied immediate medical attention despite being minutes away from giving birth. NBC News’ ...
Indiana hospital fires doctor, nurse after discharging woman in labor who gave birth roadside minutes later, CEO confirms.
Dozens of pregnant women locked up in county jails described excruciating pain, saying their cries for help were ignored as ...
A pregnant Chicago woman was discharged from an Indiana hospital while in labor. Her contractions were just a minute apart, ...
These two recent cases are bringing renewed attention to the treatment of Black pregnant women and igniting conversations around medical racism.
Indiana mother Mercedes Wells was turned away by hospital staff as she sought help while actively in labor, and the doctor ...
A hospital discharged a pregnant woman in active labor minutes before she gave birth, leaving the family with questions about ...
The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from ...
Mercedes Wells' experience at Franciscan Health Crown Point highlights disparities in Black women's birth experiences.
The doctor and nurse responsible for turning away a woman minutes before she gave birth are no longer employed by Franciscan ...