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Theo Farrant

Black women face systemic neglect in maternity care, new UK report warns

More than half of Black women in the United Kingdom who raised concerns during labour felt ignored, according to the largest study of its kind into Black maternity experiences.

The Black Maternity Experiences Report, published early this week by campaign group Five X More, surveyed over 1,100 Black and mixed-ethnicity women who were pregnant between July 2021 and March 2025.

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