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Black women are nearly three times more likely to die during or shortly after pregnancy than white women
Asian women are around twice as likely
Behind these numbers are real experiences of not being listened to, language barriers, and care that was not tailored to the person in front of it
Source: MBRRACE-UK
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Our guides are based on NHS guidance and the work of trusted UK organisations including MBRRACE-UK, Tommy’s, Five X More, Maternity Action, Birthrights and the PANDAS Foundation. Where we quote a statistic, it comes from the most recent published report at the time of writing.
We write in plain English. Medical language is one of the biggest barriers to feeling confident in maternity care. We use everyday words wherever we can, explain the clinical terms you will hear, and avoid the jargon that makes it hard to ask questions.
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