Black women in the U.S. are nearly three times more likely than White women to die giving birth, and some say it's a systemic issue.
Among the statues outside the Alabama state Capitol is one of J. Marion Sims, a 19th century surgeon considered a pioneer of gynecology. While he is recognized for his advancements in childbirth, it's how he learned to do so — experimenting on slaves — that has earned him scorn.
"This man who's known as the father of gynecology but actually mangled and dismembered and tortured these women, men and children, his statue is at our state's Capitol," Browder said."I'm appalled." "We're dying from cervical cancer, we're dying from fibroid tumors, because people don't listen to us," she said."We're not believed when we speak."A recent investigation by the Associated Press found that Black women have the highest maternal mortality rates in the country and it's nearly three times the rate for White women. Additionally, many Black women say they feel disrespected by their doctors and that their symptoms are often ignored.
"It's scary knowing that I could have died," Lyons said."That my mom, my sister, my ex-husband would have to be taking care of my son and I wouldn't be here."Dr. Meredith McMullen is a San Diego OB-GYN, and she says Black American women have a higher mortality rate for various reasons.
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