By Mallika Marshall, MD
BOSTON – A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren’t always heard by hospital staff.
Harder for Black moms to advocate
At 35, Latoya Baskin was thrilled to be pregnant with her first child, Jason, but she had concerns about giving birth.
“I’ve definitely heard and seen stories about how it’s just harder or just more you have to advocate for yourself a little more as an African-American,” said Baskin.
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